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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 920 miles / 1480 kilometers / 799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1061 miles / 1708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 12 minutes.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 919.729 miles
  • 1480.160 kilometers
  • 799.222 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
  • 917.473 miles
  • 1476.529 kilometers
  • 797.262 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 Salt Lake City to Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Kansas City generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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

Airlines flying from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kansas City (MCI)

Delta Air Lines