How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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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)- 1038.182 miles
- 1670.792 kilometers
- 902.156 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- 1035.617 miles
- 1666.665 kilometers
- 899.927 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 Philadelphia International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Philadelphia generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| AirTran Airways |
| American Airlines |