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How far is Chicago, IL, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 403 miles / 648 kilometers / 350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD) is 526 miles / 847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 45 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 402.723 miles
  • 648.119 kilometers
  • 349.956 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
  • 402.031 miles
  • 647.006 kilometers
  • 349.355 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Chicago generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD)

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