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How far is Halifax from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 683 miles / 1099 kilometers / 593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Halifax (YHZ) is 941 miles / 1514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 28 minutes.

Wings Field – Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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683
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1099
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593
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Distance from Philadelphia to Halifax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 682.901 miles
  • 1099.022 kilometers
  • 593.424 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
  • 681.669 miles
  • 1097.040 kilometers
  • 592.354 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 Halifax?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Halifax generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Halifax

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W