How far is Zurich from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Zurich (ZRH) is 654 miles / 1052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport – Zurich Airport
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Distance from London to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 490.736 miles
- 789.762 kilometers
- 426.438 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- 489.683 miles
- 788.068 kilometers
- 425.523 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 London to Zurich?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Zurich?
The time difference between London and Zurich is 1 hour. Zurich is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from London to Zurich generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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 London (LHR) to Zurich (ZRH)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Swiss International Air Lines |