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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 601 miles / 967 kilometers / 522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC) is 802 miles / 1290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 4 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.043 miles
  • 967.284 kilometers
  • 522.292 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
  • 600.343 miles
  • 966.158 kilometers
  • 521.684 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Traverse City generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W