Flight Time from New York City to Philadelphia
The flight from New York City to Philadelphia covers about 81 mi and takes roughly 39 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
New York City and Philadelphia are about 81 mi (130 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 105 mi (169 km), a drive of about 1 hr 52 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 81 mi / 130 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 105 mi / 169 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 52 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.335, -74.588 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
New York City to Philadelphia is about 81 mi (130 km) in a straight line, and roughly 105 mi (169 km) by road.