How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 152 miles / 245 kilometers / 132 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 175 miles / 281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 48 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia Airport
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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)- 152.404 miles
- 245.270 kilometers
- 132.435 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- 152.189 miles
- 244.925 kilometers
- 132.249 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 47 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 105 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).
Airport information
Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
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City: | Washington D.C. |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | IAD |
ICAO Code: | KIAD |
Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Destination | Northeast Philadelphia Airport |
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City: | Philadelphia, PA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | PNE |
ICAO Code: | KPNE |
Coordinates: | 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W |