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How far is Modesto, CA, from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 683 miles / 1100 kilometers / 594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Modesto (MOD) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 40 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Tucson to Modesto

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 683.358 miles
  • 1099.758 kilometers
  • 593.822 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 682.803 miles
  • 1098.866 kilometers
  • 593.340 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Tucson to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Modesto?

There is no time difference between Tucson and Modesto.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Tucson to Modesto generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W
Destination Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W