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How far is Portland, OR, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1482 miles / 2384 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Portland (PDX) is 1777 miles / 2860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 29 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1481.552 miles
  • 2384.327 kilometers
  • 1287.434 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
  • 1478.109 miles
  • 2378.786 kilometers
  • 1284.442 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Portland International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Portland generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W

Airlines flying from Kansas City (MCI) to Portland (PDX)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines