How far is Kansas City, MO, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 904 miles / 1455 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1056 miles / 1699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 0 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 903.953 miles
- 1454.771 kilometers
- 785.513 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- 902.078 miles
- 1451.754 kilometers
- 783.884 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 Raleigh to Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Kansas City?
The time difference between Raleigh and Kansas City is 1 hour. Kansas City is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Kansas City generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | 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 |