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How far is Bethel, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3755 miles / 6043 kilometers / 3263 nautical miles.

Wings Field – Bethel Airport

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3755
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6043
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3263
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Distance from Philadelphia to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3755.085 miles
  • 6043.223 kilometers
  • 3263.079 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
  • 3745.119 miles
  • 6027.185 kilometers
  • 3254.419 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Bethel generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 939 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W