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How far is Frankfurt from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 3949 miles / 6355 kilometers / 3431 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Frankfurt

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Frankfurt. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3948.691 miles
  • 6354.802 kilometers
  • 3431.319 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
  • 3938.202 miles
  • 6337.922 kilometers
  • 3422.204 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 Philadelphia to Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Frankfurt generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Frankfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W
Destination Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Frankfurt (FRA)

American Airlines
Lufthansa