Kansas City to Houston flight distance & time (MCI-IAH)

How far is Kansas City from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 1,035 km / 559 nm, about 1h 32m flight time, with an initial heading of 183° (S).

FromKansas City International Airport (MCI), Kansas City, US
ToGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US
Distance1,035 km · 559 nm · 643 mi
Initial heading183° (S)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly MCI to IAH nonstop

TypeRange
Jodel DR100 Series 559 nm / 1,035 km
Aermacchi / Lockheed-Azcarate AL-60 / LASA-60 560 nm / 1,037 km
Aermacchi / Lockheed-Azcarate AL-60 / LASA-60 560 nm / 1,037 km
Percival P.56 Provost 560 nm / 1,037 km
Stinson Reliant 560 nm / 1,037 km
Stinson SM-6000 Tri-Motor (Air Liner) 563 nm / 1,043 km
Bell Aircraft P-39 Airacobra 565 nm / 1,046 km
Curtiss P-36 Hawk / Hawk Model 75 565 nm / 1,046 km
Slingsby T67 Firefly 565 nm / 1,046 km
Edgley / Optica Aerospace / Brooklands Aircraft EA7 / OA-7 Optica 565 nm / 1,046 km
Pilatus PC-6 Porter / Turbo-Porter 567 nm / 1,050 km
Messerschmitt Me 262 567 nm / 1,050 km
Nord Aviation (SNCAN) / Aerospatiale N 262 Fr 567 nm / 1,050 km
Nord Aviation (SNCAN) / Aerospatiale N 262 Fr 567 nm / 1,050 km
Piaggio P.149 567 nm / 1,050 km
Short Brothers (Shorts) Short 360 570 nm / 1,056 km
Mitsubishi Ki-51 572 nm / 1,059 km
Tachikawa Ki-55 572 nm / 1,059 km
Boulton Paul P.108 Balliol / Sea Balliol 573 nm / 1,061 km
AgustaWestland / Agusta-Bell AW139 (AB139) 573 nm / 1,061 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Kansas City from Houston?
The great circle distance between Kansas City and Houston is 1,035 km (559 nm / 643 mi).
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Houston?
A direct flight from MCI to IAH takes about 1h 32m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Houston?
Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.