How far is Colby, KS from Wichita, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colby and Wichita is 232.68 miles (374.47 km).
Flight distance from Colby, KS to Wichita, KS is 232.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Colby to Wichita with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colby, Kansas to Wichita, Kansas is: 289.21 miles (465.43 km) by car.
Driving from Colby to Wichita will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Colby
City in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 5315 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°23'45"N 101°3'9"W |
| Latitude | 39.3958400 |
| Longitude | -101.0523800 |
| Altitude | 963 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Wichita is known for its aviation industry, its history as a Wild West town, and its many attractions, such as the Mid-America Air Museum and the Exploration Place.
| Population | 391731 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°41'32"N 97°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 37.6922400 |
| Longitude | -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wichita: (-97.33754,37.692338)
Estimated Travel Time Between Colby and Wichita
The distance between Colby and Wichita is 465 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Colby and Wichita. The current time is 07:40:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.63 liters (10.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colby and Wichita.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colby to Wichita is $34.22 (diesel $48.02).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $34.22 | $37.32 | $40.58 | $48.02 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colby and Wichita (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
