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How far is Tainan from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 7996 miles / 12868 kilometers / 6948 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Tainan Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Tainan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7995.927 miles
  • 12868.197 kilometers
  • 6948.271 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
  • 7983.411 miles
  • 12848.054 kilometers
  • 6937.394 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 Tainan?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Tainan Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Tainan Airport (TNN)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Tainan generates about 998 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 998 kilograms equals 2 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Tainan

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

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 Tainan Airport
City: Tainan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TNN
ICAO Code: RCNN
Coordinates: 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E