Distance from Phoenix to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Phoenix (AZ) to Kansas City (MO) is 1050 miles or 1690 kilometers or 912 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Phoenix to Kansas City is 1210 miles (1948 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 160 miles or 258 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Phoenix and Kansas City is 1050 miles or 1690 km.
The nearest airport to Phoenix, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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

Flight time from Phoenix, AZ to Kansas City, MO is 2 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Phoenix to Kansas City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Kansas City, MO

The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to Kansas City, Missouri is 1210 miles or 1948 km.
The total driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Kansas City, MO is 1210 miles or 1948 kilometers. Your trip begins in Phoenix, Arizona. It ends in Kansas City, Missouri.
The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to Kansas City, Missouri is approximately 1210 miles (1948 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 Phoenix, AZ to Kansas City, MO

How long is the drive from Phoenix, AZ to Kansas City, MO?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Phoenix to Kansas City take?
Phoenix and Kansas City are 22 hours 23 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 Phoenix and Kansas City

Time difference between Phoenix (AZ) and Kansas City (MO) is 2 Hours.
Kansas City time is 2 Hours ahead of Phoenix.

Current local time in PhoenixCurrent local time in Kansas City
2025-12-19, 20:16:31 MST2025-12-19, 22:16:31 EST
How Far is it Between Phoenix Arizona, USA and Kansas City Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1210 mi 1948 km 1050.76 nmi
Straight line distance 1050 mi 1690 km 912 nmi
Difference 160 mi 258 km 138 nmi

Phoenix Details

Phoenix is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 26' 54.2'' Longitude: W 112° 4' 26.5''
Latitude33.44838
Longitude-112.07404
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Phoenix

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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 Phoenix, AZ and Kansas City, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 40 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 30 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 27 hours 3 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 21 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 8 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 13 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 19 minutes