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How far is Caen from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 3597 miles / 5789 kilometers / 3126 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3596.995 miles
  • 5788.802 kilometers
  • 3125.703 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
  • 3587.513 miles
  • 5773.543 kilometers
  • 3117.464 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Caen generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W