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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1266 miles / 2037 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1502 miles / 2418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 55 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1265.826 miles
  • 2037.149 kilometers
  • 1099.973 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
  • 1263.398 miles
  • 2033.241 kilometers
  • 1097.862 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Palm Springs generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W