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How far is Tucson, AZ, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 269 miles / 433 kilometers / 234 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Tucson (TUS) is 319 miles / 514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 35 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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269
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433
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234
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Distance from El Paso to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 268.853 miles
  • 432.677 kilometers
  • 233.627 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
  • 268.309 miles
  • 431.801 kilometers
  • 233.154 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 El Paso to Tucson?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from El Paso to Tucson generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″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