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How far is Belfast from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 3271 miles / 5264 kilometers / 2842 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – George Best Belfast City Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3270.690 miles
  • 5263.665 kilometers
  • 2842.152 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
  • 3262.207 miles
  • 5250.013 kilometers
  • 2834.780 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Belfast generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 809 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

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 George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W