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

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 52 miles / 84 kilometers / 45 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Reading (RDG) is 68 miles / 109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 37 minutes.

Distance from Philadelphia to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 51.890 miles
• 83.508 kilometers
• 45.091 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

• 51.852 miles
• 83.448 kilometers
• 45.058 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Reading?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Reading.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Reading generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 72 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 Reading

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

Airport information

Origin	Philadelphia International Airport
City:	Philadelphia, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PHL
ICAO Code:	KPHL
Coordinates:	39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W

Destination	Reading Regional Airport
City:	Reading, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDG
ICAO Code:	KRDG
Coordinates:	40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W