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How far is Modesto, CA, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 5800 miles / 9333 kilometers / 5040 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5799.517 miles
  • 9333.419 kilometers
  • 5039.643 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
  • 5785.039 miles
  • 9310.118 kilometers
  • 5027.062 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 Zurich to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 11 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Zurich to Modesto generates about 690 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 690 kilograms equals 1 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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