Distance from Manhattan to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Kansas City (MO) is 1093 miles or 1758 kilometers or 949 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Kansas City is 1217 miles (1960 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 124 miles or 202 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Kansas City, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Kansas City is 1093 miles or 1758 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Kansas City, MO is 2 hours 30 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Kansas City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Kansas City, MO

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Kansas City, Missouri is 1217 miles or 1960 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Kansas City, MO is 1217 miles or 1960 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Kansas City, Missouri.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Kansas City, Missouri is approximately 1217 miles (1960 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 Manhattan, NY to Kansas City, MO

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Kansas City, MO?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Kansas City take?
Manhattan and Kansas City are 22 hours 51 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 Manhattan and Kansas City

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Kansas City (MO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Kansas City
2026-03-31, 23:27:54 EDT2026-03-31, 23:27:54 EDT
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Kansas City Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1217 mi 1960 km 1056.84 nmi
Straight line distance 1093 mi 1758 km 949 nmi
Difference 124 mi 202 km 107 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Kansas City, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 40 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 30 hours 37 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 27 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 18 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 24 minutes