Flight Time from Modesto to San Francisco
The flight from Modesto to San Francisco covers about 78 mi and takes roughly 39 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Modesto and San Francisco are about 78 mi (126 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 102 mi (164 km), a drive of about 1 hr 49 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 78 mi / 126 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 102 mi / 164 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 49 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.709, -121.707 |
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 San Francisco is about 78 mi (126 km) in a straight line, and roughly 102 mi (164 km) by road.