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How far is Ko Samui from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 9017 miles / 14512 kilometers / 7836 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Samui Airport

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9017
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14512
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7836
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Flight time duration
17 h 34 min
CO2 emission
1 150 kg

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Distance from Philadelphia to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9017.068 miles
  • 14511.564 kilometers
  • 7835.618 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
  • 9009.011 miles
  • 14498.598 kilometers
  • 7828.617 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Samui Airport is 17 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Ko Samui generates about 1 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 150 kilograms equals 2 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Ko Samui

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

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 Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E