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MCE to PNE: distance & flight time
Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field) → Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport)
2,435 mi
3,919 km · 2,116 nm
5h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,435 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 14m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field · Merced, United States
- PNE — Northeast Philadelphia Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCE
- MER · Castle Airport7 mi away
- RMY · Mariposa Yosemite Airport30 mi away
- MAE · Madera Municipal Airport30 mi away
- MOD · Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field34 mi away
Near PNE
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport19 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base11 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport13 mi away
- BBX · Wings Field14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCE from PNE?
The flight distance from Merced (MCE) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 2,435 miles (3,919 km, 2,116 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCE to PNE?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MCE to PNE?
Nonstop service on MCE–PNE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Merced and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Merced.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCE to PNE?
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Why are some MCE to PNE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCE–PNE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.