How far is Kansas City, MO, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers / 805 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 18 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 926.282 miles
- 1490.707 kilometers
- 804.917 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- 924.016 miles
- 1487.060 kilometers
- 802.948 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 Washington D.C. to Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kansas City generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 Washington D.C. (IAD) to Kansas City (MCI)
| United Airlines |