How far is Zurich from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4144 miles / 6669 kilometers / 3601 nautical miles.

Distance from Washington D.C. to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4143.717 miles
• 6668.666 kilometers
• 3600.792 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

• 4133.007 miles
• 6651.431 kilometers
• 3591.485 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 Washington D.C. to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Zurich?

The time difference between Washington D.C. and Zurich is 6 hours. Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Zurich generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 046 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin	Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City:	Washington D.C.
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DCA
ICAO Code:	KDCA
Coordinates:	38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W

Destination	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E