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How far is Kobe from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 6950 miles / 11184 kilometers / 6039 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6949.578 miles
  • 11184.261 kilometers
  • 6039.018 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
  • 6934.788 miles
  • 11160.459 kilometers
  • 6026.166 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 Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Kobe Airport is 13 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Kobe generates about 848 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 848 kilograms equals 1 869 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Kobe

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

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 Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E