How far is Tucson, AZ, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1036 miles / 1667 kilometers / 900 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Tucson (TUS) is 1243 miles / 2000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 37 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1035.890 miles
- 1667.103 kilometers
- 900.164 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- 1034.603 miles
- 1665.032 kilometers
- 899.046 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Tucson?
The time difference between Kansas City and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Tucson generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |