How far is Modesto, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1781 miles / 2866 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Modesto (MOD) is 2117 miles / 3407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1781.040 miles
- 2866.306 kilometers
- 1547.681 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- 1776.804 miles
- 2859.489 kilometers
- 1544.001 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 Chicago to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Modesto?
The time difference between Chicago and Modesto is 2 hours. Modesto is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Chicago to Modesto generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |