How far is Kansas City, MO, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 405 miles / 651 kilometers / 352 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) is 505 miles / 813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 404.511 miles
- 650.997 kilometers
- 351.510 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- 403.770 miles
- 649.806 kilometers
- 350.867 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 Chicago to Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kansas City?
There is no time difference between Chicago and Kansas City.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Kansas City generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |