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How far is Reno, NV, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1337 miles / 2151 kilometers / 1162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Reno (RNO) is 1576 miles / 2536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 30 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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1337
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2151
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1162
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Distance from Kansas City to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1336.717 miles
  • 2151.237 kilometers
  • 1161.575 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
  • 1333.422 miles
  • 2145.935 kilometers
  • 1158.712 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Reno generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W