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How far is Yakima, WA, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 1011 miles / 1628 kilometers / 879 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Yakima (YKM) is 1273 miles / 2049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 49 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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1011
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1628
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879
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Distance from Phoenix to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1011.493 miles
  • 1627.839 kilometers
  • 878.963 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
  • 1012.163 miles
  • 1628.918 kilometers
  • 879.545 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 Phoenix to Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Yakima generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W