How far is Columbus, KS from Kansas City, KS?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Kansas City is 134.9 miles (217.1 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, KS to Kansas City, KS is 134.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Columbus to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, Kansas to Kansas City, Kansas is: 145.98 miles (234.93 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Kansas City will take approximately 02 hours 26 minutes.

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#1 Columbus

City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States

Population 3006
GPS Coordinates 37°10'9"N 94°50'39"W
Latitude 37.1692300
Longitude -94.8441200
Altitude 278
Country United States
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#2 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas. It is located on the Missouri River in northeastern Kansas. Kansas City is known for its many jazz clubs, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the American Jazz Museum and the National World War I Museum and Memorial.

Population 152960
GPS Coordinates 39°6'51"N 94°37'39"W
Latitude 39.1141700
Longitude -94.6274600
Altitude 266
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Kansas City

The distance between Columbus and Kansas City is 235 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and Kansas City. The current time is 20:18:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.5 liters (5.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Kansas City is $17.27 (diesel $24.24).

Kansas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.35 $3.66 $3.98 $4.71
Total $17.27 $18.84 $20.48 $24.24

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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