How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Phoenix (PHX) is 2283 miles / 3674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 56 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Phoenix. 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 Washington D.C. to Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Phoenix?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Phoenix 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 Washington D.C. to Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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. (IAD) to Phoenix (PHX)
| United Airlines |