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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 1036 miles / 1667 kilometers / 900 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 1133 miles / 1823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 28 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1035.767 miles
  • 1666.905 kilometers
  • 900.057 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
  • 1033.207 miles
  • 1662.786 kilometers
  • 897.833 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Wings Field is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W