How far is Zurich from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 3931 miles / 6326 kilometers / 3416 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Zurich Airport
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Distance from New York to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3931.007 miles
- 6326.343 kilometers
- 3415.952 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- 3920.528 miles
- 6309.478 kilometers
- 3406.846 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 New York to Zurich?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport is 7 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Zurich?
The time difference between New York and Zurich is 6 hours. Zurich is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from New York to Zurich generates about 448 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 448 kilograms equals 987 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH)
| American Airlines |
| Swiss International Air Lines |
| United Airlines |