How far is Zurich from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4157 miles / 6691 kilometers / 3613 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Zurich Airport
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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)- 4157.288 miles
- 6690.507 kilometers
- 3612.585 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- 4146.524 miles
- 6673.184 kilometers
- 3603.231 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Zurich?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Zurich generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 049 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Airport information
Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
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City: | Washington D.C. |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | IAD |
ICAO Code: | KIAD |
Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Destination | Zurich Airport |
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City: | Zurich |
Country: | Switzerland |
IATA Code: | ZRH |
ICAO Code: | LSZH |
Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)
Swiss International Air Lines |
United Airlines |