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How far is Mobile, AL, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 968 miles / 1558 kilometers / 841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Mobile (MOB) is 1129 miles / 1817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 7 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Mobile Regional Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Mobile

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 968.029 miles
  • 1557.892 kilometers
  • 841.194 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
  • 967.722 miles
  • 1557.397 kilometers
  • 840.927 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 Mobile?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Mobile generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Mobile

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

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 Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W