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

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

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1570 miles / 2526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 27 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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2151
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1162
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Distance from Reno to Kansas City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reno to Kansas City. 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 Reno to Kansas City?

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

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

On average, flying from Reno to Kansas City 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 Reno to Kansas City

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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