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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1979 miles / 3184 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX) is 2263 miles / 3642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 17 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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3184
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Phoenix

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1978.747 miles
  • 3184.485 kilometers
  • 1719.484 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1974.546 miles
  • 3177.723 kilometers
  • 1715.833 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Phoenix generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)

American Airlines