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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Springfield, MO?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 159 miles / 256 kilometers / 138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Kansas City (MCI) is 191 miles / 307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 49 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 158.811 miles
  • 255.582 kilometers
  • 138.003 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
  • 158.953 miles
  • 255.809 kilometers
  • 138.126 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 Springfield to Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Kansas City?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Kansas City.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Springfield to Kansas City generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

Airport information

Origin Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″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