How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1111 miles / 1788 kilometers / 966 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1418 miles / 2282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 31 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1111.213 miles
- 1788.325 kilometers
- 965.618 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- 1111.713 miles
- 1789.128 kilometers
- 966.052 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 Seattle to Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Phoenix?
The time difference between Seattle and Phoenix is 1 hour. Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Seattle to Phoenix generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
| Destination | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |