Distance from Kansas City to Philadelphia (United States)

The distance between Kansas City, Missouri and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 1,669 kilometers (1,037 miles).

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Kansas City is located in the central United States, while Philadelphia is situated in the northeastern part of the country, connecting two significant urban areas. The straight-line distance between them is 1,669 kilometers, heading east.

Kansas City is situated at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level, while Philadelphia is at only 8 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Kansas City to Philadelphia spans approximately 1830 kilometers, primarily following I-70 E through Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio, then I-76 E through Pennsylvania, passing through major cities and scenic landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: St. Louis Arch, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Columbus Zoo, Pittsburgh skyline.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia crosses the Midwest plains and the Appalachian Mountains, with landmarks like the Gateway Arch and Liberty Bell.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes, or in fall for vibrant foliage and fewer tourists.

Climate

Philadelphia experiences more humid summers and colder winters compared to the milder climate of Kansas City.

Accessibility

Philadelphia offers extensive public transport and accessible attractions, more developed than Kansas City's options.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 16-18 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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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)
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)

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 Philadelphia

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Ottawa, Canada New South Memphis, United States 1,671 km
Taipei, Taiwan Hanoi, Vietnam 1,667 km
La Paz, Bolivia Chiclayo, Peru 1,667 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Maceió, Brazil 1,666 km
Torreón, Mexico Memphis, United States 1,666 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Murcia, Spain 1,666 km
Lisbon, Portugal Leicester, United Kingdom 1,666 km
Austin, United States Milwaukee, United States 1,665 km
Dublin, Ireland Palma, Spain 1,673 km
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico Oklahoma City, United States 1,673 km
Denver, United States Culiacán, Mexico 1,673 km
Ottawa, Canada Memphis, United States 1,665 km

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