How far is Kansas City, MO, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 533 miles / 857 kilometers / 463 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI) is 608 miles / 978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 20 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Denver to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 532.813 miles
- 857.479 kilometers
- 463.002 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- 531.505 miles
- 855.375 kilometers
- 461.865 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 Denver to Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Kansas City?
The time difference between Denver and Kansas City is 1 hour. Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Denver to Kansas City generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
| Destination | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |
Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI)
| AirTran Airways |
| Frontier Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |
| United Airlines |