Flight Time from Modesto to Oakland
The flight from Modesto to Oakland covers about 71 mi and takes roughly 38 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Modesto and Oakland are about 71 mi (114 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 92 mi (148 km), a drive of about 2 hr 7 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 71 mi / 114 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 92 mi / 148 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 7 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $11 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.723, -121.633 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Modesto to Oakland is about 71 mi (114 km) in a straight line, and roughly 92 mi (148 km) by road.