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How far is Yellowknife from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2531 miles / 4073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 19 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1802
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1566
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Distance from Kansas City to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.949 miles
  • 2899.955 kilometers
  • 1565.851 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
  • 1800.174 miles
  • 2897.099 kilometers
  • 1564.308 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Yellowknife generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W