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How far is Sendai from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 6596 miles / 10615 kilometers / 5732 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Sendai Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6595.971 miles
  • 10615.187 kilometers
  • 5731.742 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
  • 6580.943 miles
  • 10591.001 kilometers
  • 5718.683 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Sendai Airport is 12 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Sendai generates about 798 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 798 kilograms equals 1 760 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Sendai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E