How Tall Is Arizona? Total Distance North to South

"Arizona is home to one of the most iconic landmarks of the United States, the Grand Canyon. It is also home to the hottest city in the nation, Phoenix. You can visit multiple states by car when beginning your trip in The Grand Canyon State. If you are interested in a western road trip, you may be asking yourself how long it will take. Arizona may not look impressive on the map, but it is one of the largest states in the U.S. It ranks 6th in terms of total area, and it is home to one of the largest national parks in the country, spanning the northwest corner of the state. But just how tall is Arizona?

At its tallest, or longest point, Arizona measures 390 miles (628 km) from north to south. New Mexico is around the same size as Arizona when it comes to area. Arizona is 113,998 square miles, while New Mexico is approximately 121,697 square miles. However, even though New Mexico is 7% larger than the Grand Canyon State, its height is only 370 miles. Also, the southwestern state doesn’t come close to the north-to-south length of its neighbor, California, at over 1,000 miles at its tallest point."