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How far is Zurich from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 1706 miles / 2746 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1706.226 miles
  • 2745.905 kilometers
  • 1482.670 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
  • 1705.506 miles
  • 2744.747 kilometers
  • 1482.045 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 Cairo to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Zurich Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Cairo to Zurich generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E
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

Airlines flying from Cairo (CAI) to Zurich (ZRH)

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Swiss International Air Lines