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How far is Pyongyang from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5325 miles / 8569 kilometers / 4627 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5324.770 miles
  • 8569.386 kilometers
  • 4627.098 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
  • 5311.006 miles
  • 8547.236 kilometers
  • 4615.138 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 10 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Zurich to Pyongyang generates about 626 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 626 kilograms equals 1 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E