Distance from Fresno to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Fresno, California and Phoenix, Arizona is 791 kilometers (492 miles).

Fresno, California, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Fresno is located in central California while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern part of the United States, both cities are part of the western region of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 791 kilometers, heading southeast.

Fresno is at 99 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Fresno to Phoenix travels southeast through California's Central Valley, passing through Bakersfield, then east on I-10 through the Mojave Desert and into Arizona.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Sequoia National Park, Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Fresno to Phoenix crosses diverse landscapes, from California's agricultural heartland to Arizona's desert, passing landmarks like Sequoia National Park and the Mojave Desert.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall when tourism is moderate and temperatures in Phoenix are milder, avoiding the extreme summer heat.

Climate

Phoenix has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting Fresno's Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, which are more developed compared to Fresno.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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90 km/h
120 km/h
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

Other distances from Fresno

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 km

Other distances from Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

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