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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 3257 miles / 5241 kilometers / 2830 nautical miles.

Belfast International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3256.649 miles
  • 5241.068 kilometers
  • 2829.950 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
  • 3248.211 miles
  • 5227.489 kilometers
  • 2822.618 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 Belfast to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Belfast to Philadelphia generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Philadelphia

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

Airport information

Origin Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W
Destination 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