Distance from Washington to Kansas City by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Kansas City (KS) is 945 miles or 1520 kilometers or 820 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Kansas City is 1052 miles (1694 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 107 miles or 174 km.
Flight distance from Washington, DC to Kansas City, KS in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Kansas City is 945 miles or 1520 km.The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
What is the average flight time from Washington to Kansas City?
Flight time from Washington, DC to Kansas City, KS is 2 hours 10 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Washington to Kansas City Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Kansas City, KSThis map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Kansas City, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Kansas City, Kansas is displayed below.
Driving distance from Washington, DC to Kansas City, KS
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Kansas City, Kansas is 1052 miles or 1694 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Kansas City, KS is 1052 miles or 1694 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Kansas City, Kansas is approximately 1052 miles (1694 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Washington, DC to Kansas City, KS
How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Kansas City, KS?The total driving time is 19 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Kansas City take?
Washington and Kansas City are 19 hours 54 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 Washington and Kansas City
Time difference between Washington (DC) and Kansas City (KS) is 0 Hours.
| Current local time in Washington | Current local time in Kansas City |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 04:28:55 EST | 2025-12-19, 04:28:55 EST |
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Kansas City Kansas, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Kansas City, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 1052 mi | 1694 km | 913.56 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 945 mi | 1520 km | 820 nmi |
| Difference | 107 mi | 174 km | 93 nmi |
Washington Details
Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 38.90425 |
| Longitude | -77.01652 |
| State | District of Columbia |
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Kansas City Details
Kansas City is located in Kansas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 39° 6' 51'' Longitude: W 94° 37' 38.9'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 39.11417 |
| Longitude | -94.62746 |
| State | Kansas |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Kansas City, KS
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 35 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 26 hours 28 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 23 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 21 hours 10 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 19 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 17 hours 38 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 16 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 15 hours 7 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 14 hours 7 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 13 hours 14 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 12 hours 27 minutes |