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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 968 miles / 1558 kilometers / 841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 7 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Mobile to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 968.029 miles
  • 1557.892 kilometers
  • 841.194 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
  • 967.722 miles
  • 1557.397 kilometers
  • 840.927 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 Mobile to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Mobile to Philadelphia generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mobile to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W
Destination Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W