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How far is Kansas City, MO, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 1107 miles / 1782 kilometers / 962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 24 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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Distance from New York to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1107.342 miles
  • 1782.095 kilometers
  • 962.254 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
  • 1104.609 miles
  • 1777.696 kilometers
  • 959.879 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 New York to Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from New York to Kansas City generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 New York (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)

Delta Air Lines