Distance from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

3,188 km · 1,981 miles as the crow flies, about 4 h 29 min by air.

Air route

38.8995°, -77.0094° · America/New York

33.5400°, -112.0700° · America/Phoenix

Flight distance (great circle)
3,188km
Est. flight time
4 h 29 min
Initial bearing
270°W
Time difference
−3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 3,181 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Washington, D.C. to Phoenix at a glance

Straight-line distance3,188 km / 1,981 mi / 1,721 nmi
Estimated flight time4 h 29 min
Initial bearing270° (W)
Halfway point37.526°, -95.160°
Washington, D.C. coordinates38.8995°, -77.0094°
Phoenix coordinates33.54°, -112.07°

Time difference: Washington, D.C. and Phoenix. Local time: Washington, D.C. · Phoenix. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Phoenix.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Washington, D.C. from Phoenix?

3,188 km (1,981 miles, 1,721 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 Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

About 4 h 29 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 Washington, D.C.?

The great-circle route leaves Washington, D.C. on an initial bearing of 270° (W). The halfway point is near 37.53°, -95.16°.