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How far is Sapporo from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 5593 miles / 9001 kilometers / 4860 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – New Chitose Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Sapporo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5593.006 miles
  • 9001.071 kilometers
  • 4860.189 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
  • 5577.915 miles
  • 8976.785 kilometers
  • 4847.076 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 Sapporo?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to New Chitose Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from Zurich to Sapporo generates about 662 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 662 kilograms equals 1 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

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 New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E