Distance between Washington D.C. (DCA) and Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Flight distance from Washington D.C. to Phoenix (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1979 miles / 3184 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 14 minutes.
Driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX) is 2264 miles / 3643 kilometers and travel time by car is about 41 hours 28 minutes.
Washington D.C. – Phoenix
How far is Phoenix from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight Duration
Estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 4 hours 14 minutes.
Time difference
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Washington D.C..
Washington D.C. time to Phoenix time converter
Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Washington D.C. to Phoenix generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, 216 kilograms is equal to 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
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  |
| 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 |
| 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 |