How far is Kansas City, MO, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 1489 miles / 2397 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1850 miles / 2978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 54 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1489.327 miles
- 2396.839 kilometers
- 1294.190 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- 1486.075 miles
- 2391.605 kilometers
- 1291.364 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 Seattle to Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Seattle to Kansas City generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 Seattle (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |