Distance from Kansas City to Birmingham by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Birmingham (AL) is 579 miles or 932 kilometers or 503 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Birmingham is 687 miles (1106 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 108 miles or 174 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Birmingham, AL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Birmingham is 579 miles or 932 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Birmingham, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Birmingham, AL is 1 hours 19 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Birmingham Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Birmingham, AL
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Birmingham, AL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Birmingham, Alabama is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Birmingham, AL

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Birmingham, Alabama is 687 miles or 1106 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Birmingham, AL is 687 miles or 1106 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Birmingham, Alabama.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Birmingham, Alabama is approximately 687 miles (1106 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Birmingham, AL

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Birmingham, AL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Birmingham take?
Kansas City and Birmingham are 13 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 Kansas City and Birmingham

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Birmingham (AL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Birmingham
2025-12-19, 22:16:33 EST2025-12-19, 22:16:33 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Birmingham Alabama, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Birmingham, AL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 687 mi 1106 km 596.59 nmi
Straight line distance 579 mi 932 km 503 nmi
Difference 108 mi 174 km 93 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Birmingham Details

Birmingham is located in Alabama, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 31' 38.8'' Longitude: W 86° 47' 56.6''
Latitude33.52744
Longitude-86.79905
StateAlabama
Nearest airports to Birmingham

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Birmingham, AL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 2 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 16 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 49 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 31 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 38 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 7 minutes