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How far is Zurich from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4470 miles / 7194 kilometers / 3885 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4470.440 miles
  • 7194.475 kilometers
  • 3884.706 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
  • 4459.679 miles
  • 7177.157 kilometers
  • 3875.355 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 Charlotte to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Zurich generates about 516 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 516 kilograms equals 1 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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