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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1494 miles / 2405 kilometers / 1298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Tucson (TUS) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 30 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1494.119 miles
  • 2404.551 kilometers
  • 1298.354 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
  • 1491.048 miles
  • 2399.608 kilometers
  • 1295.685 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 Chattanooga to Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Tucson generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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