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Nearest Airport to Rich Hill: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rich Hill is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 100 km (62 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 137 km away.

Closest airport SZL Whiteman Air Force Base 100 km · 62 mi · ~1 h 47 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 137 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 27 min by car

Airports near Rich Hill

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    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  2. 2
    Joplin Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJoplin, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JLN 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  3. 3
    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  4. 4
    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  5. 5
    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
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    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 26 min
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    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 199 km123 mi · ~3 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Rich Hill; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rich Hill?

The nearest airport to Rich Hill is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 100 km (62 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 137 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rich Hill?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 137 km from Rich Hill in a straight line — roughly 2 h 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Rich Hill?

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) — 106 km, Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) — 110 km and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) — 116 km.

How long does it take to get from Rich Hill to Whiteman Air Force Base?

About 1 h 47 min by car for the 100 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.