Detroit to Kansas City flight distance & time (DTW-MCI)
How far is Detroit from Kansas City by plane? The great circle distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 1,012 km / 546 nm, about 1h 30m flight time, with an initial heading of 255° (WSW).
| From | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Detroit, US |
|---|---|
| To | Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Kansas City, US |
| Distance | 1,012 km · 546 nm · 629 mi |
| Initial heading | 255° (WSW) |
Airlines on this route
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly DTW to MCI nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Agusta / AgustaWestland A119 / AW119 Koala | 547 nm / 1,013 km |
| Diamond Aircraft DA20 / DV20 Katana | 547 nm / 1,013 km |
| Supermarine Swift | 548 nm / 1,015 km |
| Aviat A-1 Husky | 550 nm / 1,019 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SA 321 Super Frelon | 551 nm / 1,020 km |
| Yokosuka K5Y | 551 nm / 1,020 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SA 321 Super Frelon | 551 nm / 1,020 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-3 | 553 nm / 1,024 km |
| Arado Ar 79 | 553 nm / 1,024 km |
| SOCATA TB9 Tampico | 556 nm / 1,030 km |
| Jodel DR100 Series | 559 nm / 1,035 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 |
| Aermacchi / Lockheed-Azcarate AL-60 / LASA-60 | 560 nm / 1,037 km |
| Stinson SM-6000 Tri-Motor (Air Liner) | 563 nm / 1,043 km |
| Edgley / Optica Aerospace / Brooklands Aircraft EA7 / OA-7 Optica | 565 nm / 1,046 km |
| Curtiss P-36 Hawk / Hawk Model 75 | 565 nm / 1,046 km |
| Bell Aircraft P-39 Airacobra | 565 nm / 1,046 km |
| Slingsby T67 Firefly | 565 nm / 1,046 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Detroit from Kansas City?
- The great circle distance between Detroit and Kansas City is 1,012 km (546 nm / 629 mi).
- How long is the flight from Detroit to Kansas City?
- A direct flight from DTW to MCI takes about 1h 30m, 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 Detroit to Kansas City?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.