Flight Time from Independence to Omaha
The flight from Independence to Omaha covers about 170 mi and takes roughly 49 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Independence and Omaha are about 170 mi (273 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 221 mi (355 km), a drive of about 3 hr 57 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 170 mi / 273 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 221 mi / 355 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 57 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $28 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.176, -95.166 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Independence to Omaha is about 170 mi (273 km) in a straight line, and roughly 221 mi (355 km) by road.