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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers / 322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 392 miles / 631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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370
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Distance from Phoenix to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 370.098 miles
  • 595.615 kilometers
  • 321.607 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
  • 369.319 miles
  • 594.362 kilometers
  • 320.930 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Los Angeles?

There is no time difference between Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Los Angeles generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W

Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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