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How far is Altoona, PA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 166 miles / 267 kilometers / 144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Altoona (AOO) is 217 miles / 349 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 28 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Altoona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 165.768 miles
  • 266.778 kilometers
  • 144.049 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
  • 165.374 miles
  • 266.143 kilometers
  • 143.706 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 Altoona?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Altoona?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Altoona.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Altoona generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 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 Altoona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W