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How far is Assab from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 3079 miles / 4955 kilometers / 2676 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Assab International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3078.968 miles
  • 4955.119 kilometers
  • 2675.550 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
  • 3081.806 miles
  • 4959.686 kilometers
  • 2678.016 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 Assab?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Assab International Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Zurich to Assab generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 758 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Assab

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

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 Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E