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How far is Poitiers from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 3694 miles / 5945 kilometers / 3210 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3693.804 miles
  • 5944.601 kilometers
  • 3209.828 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
  • 3684.141 miles
  • 5929.050 kilometers
  • 3201.431 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Poitiers generates about 418 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 418 kilograms equals 922 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E