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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1820 miles / 2929 kilometers / 1581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Phoenix (PHX) is 2067 miles / 3327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 57 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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1820
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2929
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1581
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Distance from Roanoke to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1819.744 miles
  • 2928.594 kilometers
  • 1581.314 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
  • 1815.848 miles
  • 2922.324 kilometers
  • 1577.929 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 Roanoke to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Phoenix generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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