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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers / 322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX) is 391 miles / 630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 3 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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370
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Distance from Los Angeles to Phoenix

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 370.098 miles
  • 595.615 kilometers
  • 321.607 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
  • 369.319 miles
  • 594.362 kilometers
  • 320.930 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 Los Angeles to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Phoenix generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)

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