How far is Jaffna from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 8668 miles / 13949 kilometers / 7532 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8667.606 miles
- 13949.160 kilometers
- 7531.944 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- 8658.739 miles
- 13934.889 kilometers
- 7524.238 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 Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 16 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Jaffna generates about 1 097 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 097 kilograms equals 2 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |