How far is Seattle, WA, from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 5254 miles / 8455 kilometers / 4565 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Zurich to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5253.776 miles
- 8455.133 kilometers
- 4565.407 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- 5238.710 miles
- 8430.887 kilometers
- 4552.315 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 10 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Seattle?
The time difference between Zurich and Seattle is 9 hours. Seattle is 9 hours behind Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Zurich to Seattle generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
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 | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |