How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Yakima, WA?
The distance between Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1011 miles / 1628 kilometers / 879 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yakima (YKM) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1273 miles / 2048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 48 minutes.
Yakima Air Terminal – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Yakima to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yakima to Phoenix. 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 Yakima to Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Yakima Air Terminal to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yakima and Phoenix?
The time difference between Yakima and Phoenix is 1 hour. Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Yakima.
Flight carbon footprint between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Yakima to Phoenix 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 Yakima to Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Airport information
| Origin | Yakima Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakima, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | YKM |
| ICAO Code: | KYKM |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″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 |