How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1891 miles / 3043 kilometers / 1643 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX) is 2169 miles / 3490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 0 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1890.878 miles
- 3043.073 kilometers
- 1643.128 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- 1886.789 miles
- 3036.492 kilometers
- 1639.574 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 Raleigh to Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Phoenix?
The time difference between Raleigh and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Phoenix generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)
| Southwest Airlines |