How far is Modesto, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1773 miles / 2853 kilometers / 1541 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Modesto (MOD) is 2116 miles / 3406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 29 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 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 Chicago to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 51 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Chicago to Modesto 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 Chicago to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |