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How far is Yellowknife from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 2249 miles / 3620 kilometers / 1955 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3355 miles / 5400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 23 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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3620
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1955
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Distance from Philadelphia to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2249.437 miles
  • 3620.118 kilometers
  • 1954.707 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
  • 2245.324 miles
  • 3613.498 kilometers
  • 1951.133 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Yellowknife generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W