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

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 55 miles / 88 kilometers / 48 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Allentown (ABE) is 75 miles / 120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 36 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Allentown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 54.857 miles
  • 88.283 kilometers
  • 47.669 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
  • 54.925 miles
  • 88.394 kilometers
  • 47.729 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 Allentown?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Allentown?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Allentown.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Allentown generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 73 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 Allentown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

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 Lehigh Valley International Airport
City: Allentown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABE
ICAO Code: KABE
Coordinates: 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W

Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Allentown (ABE)

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