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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1044 miles / 1680 kilometers / 907 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1212 miles / 1950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 22 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Phoenix

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1043.706 miles
  • 1679.681 kilometers
  • 906.955 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
  • 1041.996 miles
  • 1676.930 kilometers
  • 905.470 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 Kansas City to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Phoenix generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W
Destination Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W

Airlines flying from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)

American Airlines
Southwest Airlines