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How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 1464 miles / 2356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 57 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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1242
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1999
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1079
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Distance from Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.881 miles
  • 1998.614 kilometers
  • 1079.165 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
  • 1242.460 miles
  • 1999.546 kilometers
  • 1079.668 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 Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Fort Lauderdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W

Airlines flying from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Southwest Airlines