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How far is Kirkwall from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 3324 miles / 5349 kilometers / 2888 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3323.796 miles
  • 5349.132 kilometers
  • 2888.300 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
  • 3315.304 miles
  • 5335.465 kilometers
  • 2880.921 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 Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Kirkwall generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 823 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Kirkwall

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

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 Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W