Distance from Washington to Phoenix by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Phoenix (AZ) is 1979 miles or 3185 kilometers or 1719 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Phoenix is 2303 miles (3707 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 324 miles or 522 km.

Washington to Phoenix Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Phoenix, AZ
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Phoenix, AZ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Phoenix, Arizona is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Phoenix, Arizona is 2303 miles or 3707 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ is 2303 miles or 3707 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Phoenix, Arizona.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Phoenix, Arizona is approximately 2303 miles (3707 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 41 to 42 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ?
The total driving time is 41 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Phoenix take?
Washington and Phoenix are 41 hours 11 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Washington and Phoenix

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Phoenix (AZ) is 2 Hours.
Phoenix time is 2 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Phoenix
2025-12-19, 20:36:57 EST	2025-12-19, 18:36:57 MST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Phoenix Arizona, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2303 mi	3707 km	1999.93 nmi
Straight line distance	1979 mi	3185 km	1719 nmi
Difference	324 mi	522 km	280 nmi

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