How far is Kansas City, MO, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 403 miles / 648 kilometers / 350 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 42 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 402.723 miles
- 648.119 kilometers
- 349.956 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- 402.031 miles
- 647.006 kilometers
- 349.355 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 O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Kansas City generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |