Distance from Phoenix to Wichita by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Phoenix (AZ) to Wichita (KS) is 878 miles or 1412 kilometers or 762 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Phoenix to Wichita is 1011 miles (1628 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 133 miles or 216 km.

Flight distance from Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Phoenix and Wichita is 878 miles or 1412 km.
The nearest airport to Phoenix, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Wichita, is Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

What is the average flight time from Phoenix to Wichita?

Flight time from Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS is 2 hours 1 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Phoenix to Wichita Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Phoenix, AZ and Wichita, KS
This map shows the distance from Phoenix, AZ, Usa to Wichita, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Phoenix, Arizona to Wichita, Kansas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS

The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to Wichita, Kansas is 1011 miles or 1628 km.
The total driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS is 1011 miles or 1628 kilometers. Your trip begins in Phoenix, Arizona. It ends in Wichita, Kansas.
The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to Wichita, Kansas is approximately 1011 miles (1628 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS

How long is the drive from Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 56 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Phoenix to Wichita take?
Phoenix and Wichita are 18 hours 56 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Phoenix and Wichita

Time difference between Phoenix (AZ) and Wichita (KS) is 1 Hours.
Wichita time is 1 Hours ahead of Phoenix.

Current local time in PhoenixCurrent local time in Wichita
2026-04-01, 03:04:50 MST2026-04-01, 04:04:50 MDT
How Far is it Between Phoenix Arizona, USA and Wichita Kansas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Phoenix, AZ and Wichita, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1011 mi 1628 km 877.95 nmi
Straight line distance 878 mi 1412 km 762 nmi
Difference 133 mi 216 km 115 nmi

Phoenix Details

Phoenix is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 26' 54.2'' Longitude: W 112° 4' 26.5''
Latitude33.44838
Longitude-112.07404
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Phoenix

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Wichita Details

Wichita is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 41' 32.1'' Longitude: W 97° 20' 15.1''
Latitude37.69224
Longitude-97.33754
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Wichita

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Phoenix, AZ and Wichita, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 33 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 25 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 22 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 21 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 18 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 16 hours 57 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 15 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 12 hours 43 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 11 hours 58 minutes