Distance from Philadelphia to Paris

The distance between Philadelphia, United States and Paris, France is 5,982 kilometers (3,717 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States, while Paris is situated in north-central France, across the Atlantic Ocean in Europe, making air travel the most practical option. The straight-line distance between them is 5,982 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and Paris at 42 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to Paris crosses the Atlantic Ocean, connecting North America with Europe, highlighting the Eiffel Tower.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for visiting Paris due to mild weather and fewer tourists. Winter offers cultural events.

Climate

Paris has a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters, contrasting with Philadelphia's more variable weather.

Accessibility

Paris offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, which may differ from Philadelphia's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 8-10 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
Paris, France

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Paris

Coordinates: 48.8534° N 2.3488° E

Elevation: 42 m (138 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
  • Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY)
  • Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG)
  • Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

Other distances from Paris

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Paris to Marseille 661 km
From Paris to Lyon 393 km
From Paris to Toulouse 588 km
From Paris to Nice 686 km
From Paris to Nantes 343 km

Cities within similar distances

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Dublin, Ireland Charlotte, United States 5,983 km
San Antonio, United States Honolulu, United States 5,981 km
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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Fortaleza, Brazil 5,980 km
Belmopan, Belize Fortaleza, Brazil 5,984 km
Bengaluru, India Bucharest, Romania 5,985 km
Nairobi, Kenya Málaga, Spain 5,985 km
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