Distance from Seattle to Phoenix

1,781 km · 1,106 miles as the crow flies, about 2 h 44 min by air.

Air route

47.5700°, -122.3400° · America/Los Angeles

33.5400°, -112.0700° · America/Phoenix

Flight distance (great circle)
1,781km
Est. flight time
2 h 44 min
Initial bearing
147°SSE
Time difference
Same time

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 1,781 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Seattle to Phoenix at a glance

Straight-line distance1,781 km / 1,106 mi / 962 nmi
Estimated flight time2 h 44 min
Initial bearing147° (SSE)
Halfway point40.668°, -116.663°
Seattle coordinates47.57°, -122.34°
Phoenix coordinates33.54°, -112.07°

Time difference: Seattle and Phoenix. Local time: Seattle · Phoenix. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Phoenix.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Seattle from Phoenix?

1,781 km (1,106 miles, 962 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Seattle to Phoenix?

About 2 h 44 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Phoenix from Seattle?

The great-circle route leaves Seattle on an initial bearing of 147° (SSE). The halfway point is near 40.67°, -116.66°.