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SAN to MCI: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport)
1,331 mi
2,142 km · 1,157 nm
3h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,331 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- MCI — Kansas City International Airport · Kansas City, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near MCI
- FLV · Sherman Army Air Field12 mi away
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport14 mi away
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport31 mi away
- LWC · Lawrence Municipal Airport33 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from MCI?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1,331 miles (2,142 km, 1,157 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MCI?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Kansas City?
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MCI?
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