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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers / 1353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1976 miles / 3180 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 28 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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1557
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2506
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1353
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Distance from Vancouver to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1556.986 miles
  • 2505.727 kilometers
  • 1352.984 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
  • 1553.755 miles
  • 2500.527 kilometers
  • 1350.177 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 Vancouver to Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Kansas City generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Kansas City

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination 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