How far is Philadelphia, PA, from London?
The distance between London (London Stansted Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 3554 miles / 5719 kilometers / 3088 nautical miles.
London Stansted Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from London to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3553.535 miles
- 5718.860 kilometers
- 3087.937 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- 3544.090 miles
- 5703.660 kilometers
- 3079.730 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 London to Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from London Stansted Airport to Wings Field is 7 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from London to Philadelphia generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 884 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | London Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | STN |
| ICAO Code: | EGSS |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |