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How far is Zurich from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4792 miles / 7711 kilometers / 4164 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Zurich

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4791.550 miles
  • 7711.253 kilometers
  • 4163.744 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
  • 4780.390 miles
  • 7693.292 kilometers
  • 4154.045 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 Birmingham to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Zurich generates about 557 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 557 kilograms equals 1 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E