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How far is Alexandria from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Alexandria (El Nouzha Airport) is 1595 miles / 2566 kilometers / 1386 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – El Nouzha Airport

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1595
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2566
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1386
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Distance from Zurich to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1594.737 miles
  • 2566.480 kilometers
  • 1385.788 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
  • 1593.998 miles
  • 2565.291 kilometers
  • 1385.146 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 Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to El Nouzha Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and El Nouzha Airport (ALY)

On average, flying from Zurich to Alexandria generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and El Nouzha Airport (ALY).

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 El Nouzha Airport
City: Alexandria
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: ALY
ICAO Code: HEAX
Coordinates: 31°11′2″N, 29°56′56″E