Distance Calculator
Brooklyn, United States → Phoenix, United States
Distance Result
2,143 miles
3,448 km | 1,862 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Brooklyn to Phoenix is about 3,448 km (2,143 miles) as the crow flies, or 1,862 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 4.3 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 1d 14h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 4h 48min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
Route Map
Distances from Brooklyn to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Brooklyn and Phoenix is 2,143 miles (3,448 kilometers).
A direct flight from Brooklyn to Phoenix takes approximately 4h 48min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Brooklyn to Phoenix takes approximately 1d 14h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.