How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 119 miles / 192 kilometers / 104 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 132 miles / 212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 52 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 119.184 miles
- 191.809 kilometers
- 103.568 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 119.058 miles
- 191.605 kilometers
- 103.459 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 94 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |