Distance from Philadelphia to Tucson (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Tucson, Arizona is 3,309 kilometers (2,056 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States while Tucson is situated in the southwestern region, highlighting the vast geographical span between these two cities. The straight-line distance between them is 3,309 kilometers, heading west.

Philadelphia is at only 8 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to Tucson spans approximately 3780 km, passing through major highways such as I-76 W, I-70 W, and I-10 W, covering diverse landscapes across states like Ohio, Missouri, and New Mexico.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to Tucson crosses the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon along the way.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring for mild weather and fall for fewer tourists, making it ideal for exploring Tucson.

Climate

Tucson generally has a hot desert climate, contrasting with Philadelphia's humid subtropical climate, resulting in drier and hotter conditions.

Accessibility

Tucson offers accessible public transport and facilities, similar to Philadelphia, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
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Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

Other distances from Tucson

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tucson to New York City 3,413 km
From Tucson to Los Angeles 712 km
From Tucson to Chicago 2,320 km
From Tucson to Houston 1,510 km
From Tucson to Phoenix 173 km

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