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How far is Baton Rouge, LA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers / 959 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Baton Rouge (BTR) is 1269 miles / 2042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 42 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1103.873 miles
  • 1776.512 kilometers
  • 959.240 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
  • 1103.100 miles
  • 1775.267 kilometers
  • 958.567 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 Baton Rouge?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Baton Rouge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR).

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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTR
ICAO Code: KBTR
Coordinates: 30°31′59″N, 91°8′58″W