How to travel from Anchorage to Kansas City, United States of America

The distance between Anchorage and Kansas City is around 2,959 miles (4,762km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Anchorage to Kansas City by plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Kansas City (MCI).

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time6h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $350
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Distance3,560 miles (5,729km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Anchorage and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Anchorage to Kansas City by plane and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $350 and will take around 8h 10m.

The distance between Anchorage and Kansas City is around 2,959 miles (4,762km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,768 miles (4,454km)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Anchorage and Kansas City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 20h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Anchorage to Kansas City is to fly which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx $350.

The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $350 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and Kansas City. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Kansas City (MCI). instead which will take 8h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and Kansas City. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Kansas City (MCI). instead which will take 8h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Anchorage and Kansas City. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI) - via Seattle (SEA). The flight takes around 6h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Anchorage to Kansas City. There is however a flight that goes via Seattle (SEA). This services will take at least 8h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Anchorage to Kansas City typically takes around 6h 55m. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Kansas City (MCI).

The closest major airport to Kansas City is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Kansas City. Manhattan Municipal Airport (MHK) (MHK) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and Kansas City. The distance is around 3,560 miles (5,729km) by road and it will take around 2 days 20h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to Kansas City is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around $350.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Anchorage and Kansas City

Transport options from Anchorage to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
8h 10m
$350
hourly4,762km (2,959 miles)
Drive
2 days 20h
$350
on demand5,729km (3,560 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Kansas City

The following major airports near Kansas City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (25km) from Kansas City
MHK
Manhattan Municipal Airport (MHK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112 miles (180km) from Kansas City
COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128 miles (206km) from Kansas City