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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1363 miles / 2194 kilometers / 1185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1644 miles / 2646 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 27 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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1363
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2194
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1185
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Distance from Kansas City to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1363.300 miles
  • 2194.019 kilometers
  • 1184.675 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
  • 1360.589 miles
  • 2189.656 kilometers
  • 1182.319 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 Kansas City to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Los Angeles generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W

Airlines flying from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles (LAX)

AirTran Airways
Delta Air Lines
Southwest Airlines