Distance from Kansas City to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Kansas City, Missouri and Phoenix, Arizona is 1,689 kilometers (1,049 miles).

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Kansas City is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern part of the country, highlighting the geographical diversity between these two urban areas. The straight-line distance between them is 1,689 kilometers, heading west.

Kansas City is at 290 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Kansas City to Phoenix covers approximately 2040 kilometers, primarily via I-35 S and I-40 W, passing through regions such as Oklahoma City and Albuquerque, offering a diverse landscape.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, Petrified Forest National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Kansas City to Phoenix traverses the Great Plains and the desert landscapes of the Southwest, with landmarks like the Petrified Forest National Park.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for milder temperatures in Phoenix, or winter to escape Kansas City's colder climate.

Climate

Phoenix generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to Kansas City, with significant temperature differences, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, comparable to Kansas City, supporting visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 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)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

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 Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Kansas City and Phoenix.

From To Distance (kilometers)
San Antonio, United States Chicago, United States 1,690 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Guarulhos, Brazil 1,688 km
Guadalajara, Mexico New Orleans, United States 1,688 km
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Rome, Italy Manchester, United Kingdom 1,692 km
Dublin, Ireland Vienna, Austria 1,686 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Maracaibo, Venezuela 1,692 km
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Tegucigalpa, Honduras Ibagué, Colombia 1,692 km
Guatemala City, Guatemala Tampa, United States 1,693 km
Sucre, Bolivia Santiago, Chile 1,685 km
Rome, Italy Leeds, United Kingdom 1,685 km
Glasgow, United Kingdom Warsaw, Poland 1,694 km
Rome, Italy Bradford, United Kingdom 1,694 km
Brasília, Brazil Fortaleza, Brazil 1,684 km
Morelia, Mexico Tucson, United States 1,694 km
Manaus, Brazil Caracas, Venezuela 1,684 km

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