How far is Kansas City, MO, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 54 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1038.182 miles
- 1670.792 kilometers
- 902.156 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- 1035.617 miles
- 1666.665 kilometers
- 899.927 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)
| American Airlines |