Virginia Beach to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Virginia Beach from Wichita?

The distance from Virginia Beach to Wichita is 1172.9 miles (1887.6 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located W of Virginia Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1368.6 miles, taking about 25h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Virginia Beach in Virginia and Wichita in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Virginia Beach and Wichita. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.