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How far is Vancouver from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2410 miles / 3879 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2937 miles / 4726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 9 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2410.027 miles
  • 3878.563 kilometers
  • 2094.256 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
  • 2403.976 miles
  • 3868.824 kilometers
  • 2088.998 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Vancouver generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W