How far is Kansas City, MO, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 643 miles / 1035 kilometers / 559 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI) is 796 miles / 1281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 55 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 642.964 miles
- 1034.751 kilometers
- 558.721 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- 644.463 miles
- 1037.163 kilometers
- 560.023 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 Houston to Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Kansas City?
There is no time difference between Houston and Kansas City.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Houston to Kansas City generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 Houston (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI)
| United Airlines |