How far is Kansas City, KS from Wichita, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Kansas City and Wichita is 176.58 miles (284.17 km).
Flight distance from Kansas City, KS to Wichita, KS is 176.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Kansas City to Wichita with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Kansas City, Kansas to Wichita, Kansas is: 196.84 miles (316.78 km) by car.
Driving from Kansas City to Wichita will take approximately 02 hours 51 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Kansas City and Wichita
The distance between Kansas City and Wichita is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Kansas City and Wichita. The current time is 18:25:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.29 liters (6.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Kansas City and Wichita.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kansas City to Wichita is $23.29 (diesel $32.68).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $23.29 | $25.4 | $27.62 | $32.68 |
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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 Kansas City and Wichita (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
