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How far is Cherbourg from Philadelphia, PA?

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

Philadelphia International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Cherbourg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Cherbourg. 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 Philadelphia to Cherbourg?

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

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

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Cherbourg 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 Philadelphia to Cherbourg

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

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 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