How far is Fort Scott, KS from Wichita, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Scott and Wichita is 143.96 miles (231.69 km).
Flight distance from Fort Scott, KS to Wichita, KS is 143.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Fort Scott to Wichita with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Scott, Kansas to Wichita, Kansas is: 155.42 miles (250.12 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Scott to Wichita will take approximately 02 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Fort Scott
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 7648 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°50'23"N 94°42'30"W |
| Latitude | 37.8397600 |
| Longitude | -94.7083000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Wichita is known for its aviation industry, its history as a Wild West town, and its many attractions, such as the Mid-America Air Museum and the Exploration Place.
| Population | 391731 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°41'32"N 97°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 37.6922400 |
| Longitude | -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wichita: (-97.33754,37.692338)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Scott and Wichita
The distance between Fort Scott and Wichita is 250 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 46 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 Fort Scott and Wichita. The current time is 20:43:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.76 liters (5.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Scott and Wichita.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Scott to Wichita is $18.39 (diesel $25.8).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $18.39 | $20.06 | $21.81 | $25.8 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Scott and Wichita (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
