How far is Columbus, KS from Wichita, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Wichita is 141.49 miles (227.71 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, KS to Wichita, KS is 141.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Columbus to Wichita with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Kansas to Wichita, Kansas is: 165.71 miles (266.69 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Wichita will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Columbus
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3006 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°10'9"N 94°50'39"W |
| Latitude | 37.1692300 |
| Longitude | -94.8441200 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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 Columbus and Wichita
The distance between Columbus and Wichita is 267 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 57 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 Columbus and Wichita. The current time is 02:17:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.14 liters (5.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Wichita.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Wichita is $19.61 (diesel $27.51).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $19.61 | $21.38 | $23.25 | $27.51 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Wichita (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
