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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Apr. 28, 2014
Jun. 28, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name KINDER MORGAN, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001506307    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 25,669,830,461
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,027,906,018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1    
Document Type 10-Q    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2014