How far is Zurich from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Zurich (ZRH) is 1575 miles / 2534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Moscow to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1346.892 miles
• 2167.612 kilometers
• 1170.417 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

• 1343.244 miles
• 2161.741 kilometers
• 1167.247 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 Moscow to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Zurich Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Zurich?

The time difference between Moscow and Zurich is 2 hours. Zurich is 2 hours behind Moscow.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Moscow to Zurich generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E

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