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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1030 miles / 1657 kilometers / 895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Mesa (AZA) is 1209 miles / 1945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 28 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1029.603 miles
  • 1656.986 kilometers
  • 894.701 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
  • 1027.970 miles
  • 1654.358 kilometers
  • 893.282 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Mesa generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W