Distance from Albuquerque to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Albuquerque (NM) to Kansas City (KS) is 718 miles or 1156 kilometers or 624 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Albuquerque to Kansas City is 789 miles (1271 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 71 miles or 115 km.

Flight distance from Albuquerque, NM to Kansas City, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Albuquerque and Kansas City is 718 miles or 1156 km.
The nearest airport to Albuquerque, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Albuquerque to Kansas City?

Flight time from Albuquerque, NM to Kansas City, KS is 1 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Albuquerque to Kansas City Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Albuquerque, NM and Kansas City, KS
This map shows the distance from Albuquerque, NM, Usa to Kansas City, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Kansas City, Kansas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Kansas City, KS

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Kansas City, Kansas is 789 miles or 1271 km.
The total driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Kansas City, KS is 789 miles or 1271 kilometers. Your trip begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Kansas City, Kansas is approximately 789 miles (1271 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Albuquerque, NM to Kansas City, KS

How long is the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Kansas City, KS?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Albuquerque to Kansas City take?
Albuquerque and Kansas City are 14 hours 28 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Albuquerque and Kansas City

Time difference between Albuquerque (NM) and Kansas City (KS) is 2 Hours.
Kansas City time is 2 Hours ahead of Albuquerque.

Current local time in AlbuquerqueCurrent local time in Kansas City
2025-12-18, 09:04:13 MST2025-12-18, 11:04:13 EST
How Far is it Between Albuquerque New Mexico, USA and Kansas City Kansas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Albuquerque, NM and Kansas City, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 789 mi 1271 km 685.17 nmi
Straight line distance 718 mi 1156 km 624 nmi
Difference 71 mi 115 km 61 nmi

Albuquerque Details

Albuquerque is located in New Mexico, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 5' 4.2'' Longitude: W 106° 39' 4.1''
Latitude35.08449
Longitude-106.65114
StateNew Mexico
Nearest airports to Albuquerque

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Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 6' 51'' Longitude: W 94° 37' 38.9''
Latitude39.11417
Longitude-94.62746
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Albuquerque, NM and Kansas City, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 51 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 53 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 14 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 55 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 20 minutes