How far is Tucson, AZ, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 9 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 451.235 miles
- 726.192 kilometers
- 392.112 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- 450.448 miles
- 724.926 kilometers
- 391.429 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tucson?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Tucson generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |
| United Airlines |