How far is Washington D.C. from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 4144 miles / 6669 kilometers / 3601 nautical miles.

Distance from Zurich to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4143.717 miles
• 6668.666 kilometers
• 3600.792 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

• 4133.007 miles
• 6651.431 kilometers
• 3591.485 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Washington D.C.?

The time difference between Zurich and Washington D.C. is 6 hours. Washington D.C. is 6 hours behind Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Zurich to Washington D.C. generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 046 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Destination	Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City:	Washington D.C.
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DCA
ICAO Code:	KDCA
Coordinates:	38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W