How far is Zurich from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5177 miles / 8332 kilometers / 4499 nautical miles.

Distance from Vancouver to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5177.248 miles
• 8331.973 kilometers
• 4498.905 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

• 5162.145 miles
• 8307.667 kilometers
• 4485.781 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 Vancouver to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Zurich Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Zurich?

The time difference between Vancouver and Zurich is 9 hours. Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Vancouver.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Zurich generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Zurich

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

Airport information

Origin	Vancouver International Airport
City:	Vancouver
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YVR
ICAO Code:	CYVR
Coordinates:	49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

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