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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1440 miles / 2317 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1747 miles / 2811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 19 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1439.890 miles
  • 2317.278 kilometers
  • 1251.230 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
  • 1437.498 miles
  • 2313.429 kilometers
  • 1249.152 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 Chicago to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Phoenix generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)

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United Airlines