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How far is Gothenburg from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 3862 miles / 6215 kilometers / 3356 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3861.584 miles
  • 6214.617 kilometers
  • 3355.625 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
  • 3851.290 miles
  • 6198.050 kilometers
  • 3346.679 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 Gothenburg?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Säve airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Gothenburg generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E