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How far is Waco, TX, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1361 miles / 2190 kilometers / 1182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Waco (ACT) is 1573 miles / 2532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 37 minutes.

Wings Field – Waco Regional Airport

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1361
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2190
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1182
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Distance from Philadelphia to Waco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Waco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1360.552 miles
  • 2189.597 kilometers
  • 1182.288 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
  • 1358.593 miles
  • 2186.444 kilometers
  • 1180.585 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 Philadelphia to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Waco Regional Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Waco generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W