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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 2056 miles / 3308 kilometers / 1786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Tucson (TUS) is 2305 miles / 3709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 42 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2055.576 miles
  • 3308.129 kilometers
  • 1786.247 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
  • 2051.521 miles
  • 3301.604 kilometers
  • 1782.723 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 Philadelphia to Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Tucson generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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