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How far is Columbus, OH, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 4335 miles / 6976 kilometers / 3767 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4334.895 miles
  • 6976.337 kilometers
  • 3766.921 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
  • 4323.459 miles
  • 6957.933 kilometers
  • 3756.983 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Zurich to Columbus generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 099 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W