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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 3543 miles / 5701 kilometers / 3078 nautical miles.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3542.666 miles
  • 5701.369 kilometers
  • 3078.493 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
  • 3533.329 miles
  • 5686.343 kilometers
  • 3070.379 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 Cherbourg to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to Philadelphia generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 881 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cherbourg to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Airport information

Origin Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W
Destination 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