How far is Chicago, IL, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1781 miles / 2866 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Chicago (MDW) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 37 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Chicago. 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 Modesto to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Chicago?
The time difference between Modesto and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Modesto to Chicago 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 Modesto to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |