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How far is Sanming from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 7793 miles / 12541 kilometers / 6772 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7792.716 miles
  • 12541.160 kilometers
  • 6771.685 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
  • 7779.336 miles
  • 12519.628 kilometers
  • 6760.058 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 15 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Sanming generates about 968 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 968 kilograms equals 2 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Sanming

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

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 Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E