How far is Phoenix from the ocean?
Phoenix lies well inland, 163 miles (262 km) from the nearest coastline in a straight line. The nearest stretch of coast is in Sonora, Mexico.
To the coast
163 miles
262 km · straight line
Nearest land border
116 miles
with Mexico
Setting
Far inland
53rd farthest from the ocean of 182 cities
PhoenixNearest point on the coast
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Phoenix at a glance
- Coordinates
- 33.4484° N, 112.0740° W
- Region
- Arizona, United States
- Distance to the coast
- 163 miles (262 km), in a straight line
- Nearest point on the coast
- 31.5124° N, 113.6758° W (Sonora, Mexico)
- Nearest land border
- 116 miles (187 km), with Mexico
- Among United States's cities
- 19th farthest from the ocean of the 40 cities measured
Nearby cities and the coast
Questions
How far is Phoenix from the ocean?
Phoenix lies well inland, 163 miles (262 km) from the nearest coastline in a straight line. The nearest stretch of coast is in Sonora, Mexico.
Is that the driving distance?
No. 163 miles (262 km) is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the shore. The drive to a beach is longer, often much longer, and depends on the roads.
How far is Phoenix from the nearest border?
Phoenix is 116 miles (187 km) from the nearest land border, with Mexico, in a straight line.
Where in Phoenix is this measured from?
From the city's centre point (33.4484° N, 112.0740° W). A large city spreads out, so some neighbourhoods are closer to the ocean than this and some farther. For an exact figure from where you are, use your own location.
Measured by MapGO on October 8, 2026 with the same coastline data as the distance to coastline calculator. All distances are straight lines over the Earth's surface.