Distance from Portland to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Portland, Oregon and Phoenix, Arizona is 1,618 kilometers (1,006 miles).

Portland, Oregon, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern part of the country, highlighting their distinct geographic positions. The straight-line distance between them is 1,618 kilometers, heading southeast.

Portland is at only 15 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Portland to Phoenix covers approximately 2150 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-5 and I-10, traversing regions including California's Central Valley and the Mojave Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mount Shasta, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Portland to Phoenix crosses diverse landscapes, from the lush forests of Oregon to the arid deserts of Arizona, passing notable landmarks like Mount Shasta and the Mojave Desert.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and temperatures in Phoenix are milder, avoiding the extreme summer heat.

Climate

Phoenix experiences a hot desert climate, significantly warmer than Portland's temperate oceanic climate, with very hot summers and mild winters.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transportation and facilities, which are generally more developed than those in Portland.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1 day
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)
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 Portland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 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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