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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 601 miles / 967 kilometers / 522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 713 miles / 1148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 19 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.068 miles
  • 967.325 kilometers
  • 522.314 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
  • 600.277 miles
  • 966.052 kilometers
  • 521.626 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Chattanooga generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W