Distance from New York City to Topeka by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Topeka (KS) is 1156 miles or 1860 kilometers or 1004 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Topeka is 1276 miles (2055 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 120 miles or 195 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Topeka, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Topeka is 1156 miles or 1860 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Topeka, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Topeka?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Topeka, KS is 2 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Topeka Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Topeka, KS

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Topeka, Kansas is 1276 miles or 2055 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Topeka, KS is 1276 miles or 2055 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Topeka, Kansas.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Topeka, Kansas is approximately 1276 miles (2055 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Topeka, KS

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Topeka, KS?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Topeka take?
New York City and Topeka are 24 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 New York City and Topeka

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Topeka (KS) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Topeka
2025-12-05, 01:55:46 EST2025-12-05, 01:55:46 EST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Topeka Kansas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Topeka, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1276 mi 2055 km 1108.08 nmi
Straight line distance 1156 mi 1860 km 1004 nmi
Difference 120 mi 195 km 104 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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Topeka Details

Topeka is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 2' 54'' Longitude: W 95° 40' 40.9''
Latitude39.04833
Longitude-95.67804
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Topeka

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Topeka, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 42 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 32 hours 6 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 28 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 25 hours 41 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 23 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 21 hours 24 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 3 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 6 minutes