Where is Flagstaff, Arizona, USA?

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Where is Flagstaff Located? - Flagstaff is a city located in the Coconino County of Arizona, United States. Flagstaff lies between 35.0225 Degrees North latitudes and 114.5893 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Flagstaff, Arizona

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Where is Flagstaff?: The Google Map showing the location of Flagstaff in the U.S. state of Arizona.

Where is Flagstaff Located?

Flagstaff is a city located in the Coconino County of Arizona, United States. Flagstaff lies between 35.0225 Degrees North latitudes and 114.5893 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Flagstaff city is 76831 people and the city has a total area of 66.02 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Flagstaff, Arizona Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFlagstaff
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
State CapitalPhoenix
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude35.1983° N
Longitude111.6513° W
Elevation6,909 ft (2,106 m)
Land Area64.75 sq mi
Water Area0.18 sq mi
Total Area64.93 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)76,831 (2020 Census)
Population Density1,187 per sq mi
ZIP Codes86001, 86004, 86005, 86011
Area Code928
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7; Arizona does not observe DST)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code04-23620
Congressional District2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Flagstaff, Arizona

  • Kachina Village, Arizona — 7 mi South
  • Doney Park, Arizona — 10 mi Northeast
  • Munds Park, Arizona — 21 mi South
  • Williams, Arizona — 33 mi West
  • Sedona, Arizona — 30 mi South
  • Winslow, Arizona — 58 mi East
  • Camp Verde, Arizona — 56 mi South
  • Cottonwood, Arizona — 58 mi Southwest
  • Prescott, Arizona — 98 mi Southwest
  • Page, Arizona — 135 mi Northeast

Driving Distances from Flagstaff, Arizona

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Kachina VillageArizona710 min
Doney ParkArizona1015 min
Munds ParkArizona2125 min
SedonaArizona3045 min
WilliamsArizona3335 min
WinslowArizona5855 min
Camp VerdeArizona561 hr
CottonwoodArizona581 hr 10 min
PrescottArizona981 hr 45 min
PhoenixArizona1452 hr 20 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Flagstaff, Arizona

CategoryInformation
Airport NameFlagstaff Pulliam Airport
IATA CodeFLG
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 40, Interstate 17, U.S. Route 180, U.S. Route 89, Historic U.S. Route 66
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Southwest Chief at Flagstaff Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMountain Line Transit
  • Interstate 40 - Major east-west interstate connecting Flagstaff with California, New Mexico and the rest of northern Arizona.
  • Interstate 17 - Primary highway linking Flagstaff with Phoenix through central Arizona.
  • U.S. Route 180 - Scenic highway providing access to the Grand Canyon, Snowbowl and northwestern Arizona.
  • U.S. Route 89 - Connects Flagstaff with Page, Lake Powell and northern Arizona destinations.
  • Historic U.S. Route 66 - Iconic roadway passing through downtown Flagstaff and preserving the city's Route 66 heritage.

What are top Places to Visit in Flagstaff, Arizona

Landmark NameType
Lowell ObservatoryObservatory
Walnut Canyon National MonumentNational Monument
Arizona SnowbowlSki Resort
Museum of Northern ArizonaMuseum
Sunset Crater Volcano National MonumentNational Monument
Wupatki National MonumentNational Monument
Buffalo ParkCity Park
Historic Downtown FlagstaffHistoric District
Riordan Mansion State Historic ParkHistoric Site
Coconino National ForestNational Forest

Colleges and Universities in Flagstaff, Arizona

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northern Arizona UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and forestry programs
Coconino Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
Yavapai College – Verde Valley CampusPublicCommunity CollegeRegional higher education
Flagstaff Unified School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Flagstaff, Arizona

Rio de Flag, Lake Mary, Upper Lake Mary, Lower Lake Mary, Mormon Lake, Walnut Creek, Anderson Mesa Reservoir, Kinnikinick Lake

Golf Courses in Flagstaff, Arizona

Continental Country Club, Aspen Valley Golf Club, Forest Highlands Golf Club (Canyon Course), Forest Highlands Golf Club (Meadow Course), Pine Canyon Golf Club, Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club

Flagstaff, Arizona — Key Historical Facts

  • Flagstaff was established in 1876 along a route used by settlers and later expanded rapidly after the arrival of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in 1882.
  • The city's name is traditionally linked to a ponderosa pine flagpole raised by members of a Boston expedition celebrating the United States Centennial in 1876.
  • Flagstaff became an important center for lumber production because of the vast ponderosa pine forests surrounding the city.
  • In 1930, Clyde Tombaugh discovered the dwarf planet Pluto at Lowell Observatory, making Flagstaff internationally recognized for astronomical research.
  • Today, Flagstaff is known as Arizona's premier mountain city, serving as a gateway to the Grand Canyon while supporting education, tourism, scientific research, and outdoor recreation.

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