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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1587 miles / 2555 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1805 miles / 2905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 19 minutes.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1587.322 miles
  • 2554.546 kilometers
  • 1379.345 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
  • 1583.928 miles
  • 2549.085 kilometers
  • 1376.396 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 Atlanta to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Phoenix generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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