How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 337 miles / 542 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 57 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 336.796 miles
- 542.021 kilometers
- 292.668 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- 336.939 miles
- 542.251 kilometers
- 292.792 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Raleigh and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Philadelphia generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |