How far is Washington D.C. from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 58 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1956.227 miles
- 3148.242 kilometers
- 1699.915 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- 1952.086 miles
- 3141.577 kilometers
- 1696.316 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 Phoenix to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Washington D.C. generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| United Airlines |