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How far is Vancouver from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 5170 miles / 8320 kilometers / 4492 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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8320
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Distance from Zurich to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5169.601 miles
  • 8319.667 kilometers
  • 4492.261 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
  • 5154.505 miles
  • 8295.371 kilometers
  • 4479.142 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Zurich to Vancouver generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W