Distance from Kansas City to Columbus (United States)

The distance between Kansas City, Missouri and Columbus, Ohio is 999 kilometers (621 miles).

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Kansas City in Missouri is located west of Columbus in Ohio, with both cities situated in the central part of the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 999 kilometers, heading east.

Kansas City is situated at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level, while Columbus is at 242 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Kansas City to Columbus covers major highways such as I-70 E, passing through regions like St. Louis and Indianapolis, offering a direct eastward journey.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: St. Louis Gateway Arch, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from Kansas City to Columbus crosses the Midwest, passing landmarks like the Gateway Arch and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Columbus due to mild temperatures and vibrant local events, while summer offers numerous festivals.

Climate

Columbus generally experiences more humid summers and colder winters compared to Kansas City, with similar seasonal variations.

Accessibility

Columbus offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, comparable to Kansas City, enhancing travel for all visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Kansas City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 39.0997° N 94.5786° W

Elevation: 290 m (951 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
  • New Century AirCenter (JCI)
  • Sherman Army Air Field (FLV)
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)

Other distances from Kansas City

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kansas City to New York City 1,764 km
From Kansas City to Los Angeles 2,184 km
From Kansas City to Chicago 662 km
From Kansas City to Houston 1,038 km
From Kansas City to Phoenix 1,689 km

Other distances from Columbus

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico 998 km
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Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico San Antonio, United States 997 km
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Mérida, Mexico New Orleans, United States 996 km
Detroit, United States Memphis, United States 1,002 km
Berlin, Germany Belgrade, Serbia 1,002 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Berlin, Germany 1,003 km
Managua, Nicaragua Cancún, Mexico 1,003 km
El Paso, United States Tijuana, Mexico 995 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 1,003 km
Bogotá, Colombia Cuenca, Ecuador 995 km

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