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How far is Albany, NY, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 3846 miles / 6190 kilometers / 3342 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3846.053 miles
  • 6189.623 kilometers
  • 3342.129 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
  • 3835.454 miles
  • 6172.565 kilometers
  • 3332.918 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 Zurich to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Albany International Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Zurich to Albany generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 964 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Albany

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
Destination Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W