Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Modesto, CA (MOD)
Flight distance from Chicago to Modesto (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport) is 1773 miles / 2853 kilometers / 1541 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 51 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Modesto (MOD) is 2116 miles / 3406 kilometers and travel time by car is about 34 hours 22 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Modesto.
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
How far is Modesto from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Modesto. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Modesto is 2 hours. Modesto is 2 hours behind Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 198 kg (436 pounds).
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Chicago (ORD) → Modesto (MOD).
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