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How far is Waco, TX, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Waco (ACT) is 1554 miles / 2501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 32 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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1356
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2182
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1178
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Distance from Philadelphia to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.999 miles
  • 2182.268 kilometers
  • 1178.331 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
  • 1353.998 miles
  • 2179.049 kilometers
  • 1176.592 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 Waco?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Waco generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Waco

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

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 Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W