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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 4672 miles / 7519 kilometers / 4060 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4671.979 miles
  • 7518.821 kilometers
  • 4059.839 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
  • 4658.546 miles
  • 7497.204 kilometers
  • 4048.166 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 Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 9 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Zurich to Bismarck generates about 541 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 541 kilograms equals 1 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

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 Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W