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How far is Tucson, AZ, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 2136 miles / 3438 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Tucson (TUS) is 2409 miles / 3877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 23 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from New York to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2136.271 miles
  • 3437.995 kilometers
  • 1856.369 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
  • 2132.081 miles
  • 3431.252 kilometers
  • 1852.728 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 New York to Tucson?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from New York to Tucson generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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