Distance from Washington to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Phoenix, Arizona is 3,189 kilometers (1,982 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Washington is located on the eastern side of the United States while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern region, highlighting their positions across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,189 kilometers, heading west.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington to Phoenix covers approximately 3700 km, passing through major highways such as I-40 and I-81, crossing regions like the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Plains.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Phoenix crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains and the deserts of Arizona, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, or in winter for cooler desert experiences.

Climate

Phoenix generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to Washington, with significant temperature differences especially in summer.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, similar to Washington, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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 Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 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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