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How far is Bahir Dar from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Bahir Dar (Bahir Dar Airport) is 2982 miles / 4799 kilometers / 2591 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Bahir Dar Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Bahir Dar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2981.905 miles
  • 4798.910 kilometers
  • 2591.204 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
  • 2986.232 miles
  • 4805.874 kilometers
  • 2594.964 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 Bahir Dar?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Bahir Dar Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR)

On average, flying from Zurich to Bahir Dar generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Bahir Dar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR).

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 Bahir Dar Airport
City: Bahir Dar
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: BJR
ICAO Code: HABD
Coordinates: 11°36′29″N, 37°19′17″E