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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1790 miles / 2881 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Tucson (TUS) is 2046 miles / 3292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 54 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport

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1790
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1556
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Distance from Roanoke to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1790.233 miles
  • 2881.100 kilometers
  • 1555.670 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
  • 1786.619 miles
  • 2875.284 kilometers
  • 1552.529 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 Roanoke to Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Tucson generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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