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

The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 52 miles / 84 kilometers / 45 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 66 miles / 107 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 36 minutes.

Reading Regional Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Reading to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 51.890 miles
  • 83.508 kilometers
  • 45.091 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
  • 51.852 miles
  • 83.448 kilometers
  • 45.058 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 Reading to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reading and Philadelphia?

There is no time difference between Reading and Philadelphia.

Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Reading to Philadelphia generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 72 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reading to Philadelphia

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

Airport information

Origin Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W
Destination 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