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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 9 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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451
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Distance from Los Angeles to Tucson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.235 miles
  • 726.192 kilometers
  • 392.112 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
  • 450.448 miles
  • 724.926 kilometers
  • 391.429 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 Los Angeles to Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tucson?

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Tucson.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Tucson generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)

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