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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 2074 miles / 3338 kilometers / 1803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Phoenix (PHX) is 2328 miles / 3747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 22 minutes.

Wings Field – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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2074
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Distance from Philadelphia to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2074.296 miles
  • 3338.255 kilometers
  • 1802.514 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
  • 2069.939 miles
  • 3331.243 kilometers
  • 1798.727 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 Philadelphia to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Phoenix generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″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