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How far is Vancouver from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 2406 miles / 3873 kilometers / 2091 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2943 miles / 4736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 25 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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2406
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3873
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2091
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Distance from Philadelphia to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2406.372 miles
  • 3872.680 kilometers
  • 2091.080 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
  • 2400.337 miles
  • 3862.967 kilometers
  • 2085.836 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Vancouver generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 583 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W