Distance from Long Beach to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Long Beach (CA) to Kansas City (KS) is 1357 miles or 2183 kilometers or 1178 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Long Beach to Kansas City is 1629 miles (2623 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 272 miles or 440 km.

Flight distance from Long Beach, CA to Kansas City, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Long Beach and Kansas City is 1357 miles or 2183 km.
The nearest airport to Long Beach, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Long Beach to Kansas City?

Flight time from Long Beach, CA to Kansas City, KS is 3 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Long Beach to Kansas City Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Long Beach, CA and Kansas City, KS
This map shows the distance from Long Beach, CA, Usa to Kansas City, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Long Beach, California to Kansas City, Kansas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Kansas City, KS

The driving distance from Long Beach, California to Kansas City, Kansas is 1629 miles or 2623 km.
The total driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Kansas City, KS is 1629 miles or 2623 kilometers. Your trip begins in Long Beach, California. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.
The driving distance from Long Beach, California to Kansas City, Kansas is approximately 1629 miles (2623 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 28 to 29 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Long Beach, CA to Kansas City, KS

How long is the drive from Long Beach, CA to Kansas City, KS?
The total driving time is 28 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Long Beach to Kansas City take?
Long Beach and Kansas City are 28 hours 11 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 Long Beach and Kansas City

Time difference between Long Beach (CA) and Kansas City (KS) is 3 Hours.
Kansas City time is 3 Hours ahead of Long Beach.

Current local time in Long BeachCurrent local time in Kansas City
2026-09-29, 09:55:49 PDT2026-09-29, 12:55:49 EDT
How Far is it Between Long Beach California, USA and Kansas City Kansas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1629 mi 2623 km 1414.62 nmi
Straight line distance 1357 mi 2183 km 1178 nmi
Difference 272 mi 440 km 236 nmi

Long Beach Details

Long Beach is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 46' 1.1'' Longitude: W 118° 11' 21.2''
Latitude33.76696
Longitude-118.18923
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Long Beach

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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 Long Beach, CA and Kansas City, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 54 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 40 hours 59 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 36 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 32 hours 47 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 29 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 27 hours 19 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 25 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 23 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 21 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 20 hours 29 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 19 hours 17 minutes