How far is Cologne from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 3869 miles / 6226 kilometers / 3362 nautical miles.

Distance from Philadelphia to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3868.680 miles
• 6226.037 kilometers
• 3361.791 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

• 3858.394 miles
• 6209.483 kilometers
• 3352.853 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Cologne?

The time difference between Philadelphia and Cologne is 6 hours. Cologne is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Cologne generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 970 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin	Philadelphia International Airport
City:	Philadelphia, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PHL
ICAO Code:	KPHL
Coordinates:	39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W

Destination	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E