How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 143 miles / 230 kilometers / 124 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 37 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Wings Field
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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)- 143.054 miles
- 230.223 kilometers
- 124.310 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- 142.889 miles
- 229.958 kilometers
- 124.168 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Wings Field is 46 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |