How far is Zurich from Dortmund?
The distance between Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dortmund (DTM) to Zurich (ZRH) is 396 miles / 638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 31 minutes.
Dortmund Airport – Zurich Airport
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Distance from Dortmund to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dortmund to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.289 miles
- 455.909 kilometers
- 246.171 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- 283.209 miles
- 455.781 kilometers
- 246.102 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 Dortmund to Zurich?
The estimated flight time from Dortmund Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dortmund and Zurich?
Flight carbon footprint between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from Dortmund to Zurich generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dortmund to Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Airport information
| Origin | Dortmund Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dortmund |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | DTM |
| ICAO Code: | EDLW |
| Coordinates: | 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E |
| Destination | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |