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How far is Modesto, CA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2691 miles / 4331 kilometers / 2339 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Modesto (MOD) is 3909 miles / 6291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 6 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Wales to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2691.301 miles
  • 4331.228 kilometers
  • 2338.676 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
  • 2686.556 miles
  • 4323.593 kilometers
  • 2334.553 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 Wales to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Wales to Modesto generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 656 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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