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How far is Bern from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 3997 miles / 6432 kilometers / 3473 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Bern Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Bern

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3996.658 miles
  • 6431.997 kilometers
  • 3473.001 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
  • 3986.171 miles
  • 6415.121 kilometers
  • 3463.888 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 Bern?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Bern Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Bern generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 005 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Bern

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

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 Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E