Distance from Washington DC to Philadelphia

Distance is 199 kilometers or 124 miles or 107 nautical miles

The distance is the theoretical air distance (great circle distance). Flying between the two locations' airports can be a different distance, depending on airport location and actual route chosen.

Map – Shortest path between Washington DC and Philadelphia

Map – Shortest path between Washington DC and Philadelphia
  • Location for Washington DC
  • Location for Philadelphia

The map is using a projection that makes land and oceans much wider near the south and north poles. The heading/course/bearing during a flight varies in most cases. Map based on image from NASA.

Heading from Washington DC

Latitude: 38° 54' North
Longitude: 77° 02' West
Initial heading:53.5°NortheastNortheast
Final heading:54.7°NortheastNortheast

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Heading from Philadelphia

Latitude: 39° 57' North
Longitude: 75° 10' West
Initial heading:234.7°SouthwestSouthwest
Final heading:233.5°SouthwestSouthwest

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Local time comparison

LocationLocal Time
Washington DC (USA – District of Columbia)Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00:39 am
Philadelphia (USA – Pennsylvania)Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00:39 am

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