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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 5294 miles / 8520 kilometers / 4600 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from London to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5293.872 miles
  • 8519.661 kilometers
  • 4600.249 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
  • 5281.388 miles
  • 8499.570 kilometers
  • 4589.401 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 London to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from London to Phoenix generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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