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How far is Panama City from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 2287 miles / 3680 kilometers / 1987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Panama City (PTY) is 3535 miles / 5689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 53 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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2287
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3680
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1987
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Distance from Kansas City to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2286.802 miles
  • 3680.250 kilometers
  • 1987.176 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
  • 2293.264 miles
  • 3690.651 kilometers
  • 1992.792 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 Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Panama City generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 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 Panama City

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

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 Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W