How far is Athens from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 1020 miles / 1641 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Athens (ATH) is 1467 miles / 2361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 22 minutes.
Zurich Airport – Athens International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1019.896 miles
- 1641.363 kilometers
- 886.265 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- 1018.731 miles
- 1639.489 kilometers
- 885.253 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Athens International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Athens?
The time difference between Zurich and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Athens International Airport (ATH)
On average, flying from Zurich to Athens generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Athens (ATH)
| Swiss International Air Lines |