Distance from Washington to Kansas City (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Kansas City, Missouri is 1,517 kilometers (943 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Washington, located on the east coast of the United States, and Kansas City, situated in the Midwest, are separated by a significant distance across diverse American landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 1,517 kilometers, heading west.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Kansas City is at 290 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington to Kansas City covers approximately 1720 km, passing through major highways such as I-70 and I-64, traversing regions like the Appalachian Mountains and the Midwest plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Appalachian Mountains, St. Louis Arch, Ohio River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Kansas City crosses the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River, highlighting the transition from the eastern seaboard to the central plains.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant events in Kansas City.

Climate

Kansas City experiences more extreme temperatures compared to Washington, with hotter summers and colder winters.

Accessibility

Kansas City offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport and wheelchair-friendly attractions, similar to Washington.

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
100 km/h
150 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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)

Other distances from Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

Other distances from Kansas City

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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