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How far is Lorient from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 3500 miles / 5633 kilometers / 3042 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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3500
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5633
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3042
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Distance from Philadelphia to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3500.105 miles
  • 5632.874 kilometers
  • 3041.508 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
  • 3490.926 miles
  • 5618.101 kilometers
  • 3033.532 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Lorient generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 870 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W