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How far is Belfast from Philadelphia, PA?

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

Philadelphia International Airport – Belfast International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Belfast

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Belfast. 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 Philadelphia to Belfast?

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

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

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Belfast 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 Philadelphia to Belfast

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

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 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