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How far is Rockford, IL, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Rockford (RFD) is 2062 miles / 3318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 39 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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1487
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Distance from Modesto to Rockford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.329 miles
  • 2754.117 kilometers
  • 1487.104 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
  • 1707.292 miles
  • 2747.620 kilometers
  • 1483.596 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 Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Modesto to Rockford generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 427 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 Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W
Destination Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W