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VNY to PHL: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
2,393 mi
3,852 km · 2,080 nm
5h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,393 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 10m 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
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- PHL — Philadelphia International 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Near PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from PHL?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2,393 miles (3,852 km, 2,080 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to PHL?
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