How far is Nelson from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 8935 miles / 14380 kilometers / 7764 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8935.208 miles
- 14379.823 kilometers
- 7764.483 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- 8940.905 miles
- 14388.992 kilometers
- 7769.434 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Nelson Airport is 17 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Nelson generates about 1 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 137 kilograms equals 2 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |