Distance from Kansas City to Scottsdale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Scottsdale (AZ) is 1039 miles or 1672 kilometers or 902 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Scottsdale is 1198 miles (1929 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 159 miles or 257 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Scottsdale is 1039 miles or 1672 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Scottsdale, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ is 2 hours 23 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Scottsdale Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Scottsdale, Arizona is 1198 miles or 1929 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ is 1198 miles or 1929 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Scottsdale, Arizona is approximately 1198 miles (1929 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Scottsdale take?
Kansas City and Scottsdale are 22 hours 7 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 Scottsdale

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Scottsdale (AZ) is 2 Hours.
Scottsdale time is 2 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Scottsdale
2025-12-21, 08:36:17 EST2025-12-21, 06:36:17 MST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Scottsdale Arizona, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1198 mi 1929 km 1040.34 nmi
Straight line distance 1039 mi 1672 km 902 nmi
Difference 159 mi 257 km 138 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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Scottsdale Details

Scottsdale is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 30' 33.2'' Longitude: W 111° 53' 56.5''
Latitude33.50921
Longitude-111.89903
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Scottsdale

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Scottsdale, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 40 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 30 hours 8 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 26 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 6 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 21 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 5 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 4 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 4 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 11 minutes