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How far is Alexandria, LA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Alexandria (AEX) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 37 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Alexandria International Airport

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1136
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1828
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987
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Distance from Philadelphia to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1135.746 miles
  • 1827.805 kilometers
  • 986.936 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
  • 1134.549 miles
  • 1825.880 kilometers
  • 985.896 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 Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Alexandria generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).

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 Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W