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How far is Tokyo from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 6755 miles / 10872 kilometers / 5870 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6755.325 miles
  • 10871.642 kilometers
  • 5870.217 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
  • 6740.528 miles
  • 10847.829 kilometers
  • 5857.359 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Narita International Airport is 13 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Tokyo generates about 821 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 821 kilograms equals 1 809 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E