How far is Chicago, IL, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1773 miles / 2853 kilometers / 1541 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Chicago (ORD) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1772.815 miles
- 2853.069 kilometers
- 1540.534 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- 1768.608 miles
- 2846.298 kilometers
- 1536.878 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 51 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Modesto to Chicago generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |