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How far is Horta from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Horta (Horta Airport) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Horta Airport

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1965
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3163
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1708
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Distance from Zurich to Horta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.091 miles
  • 3162.507 kilometers
  • 1707.617 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
  • 1960.548 miles
  • 3155.196 kilometers
  • 1703.669 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 Horta?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Horta Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Horta Airport (HOR)

On average, flying from Zurich to Horta generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Horta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Horta Airport (HOR).

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 Horta Airport
City: Horta
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: HOR
ICAO Code: LPHR
Coordinates: 38°31′11″N, 28°42′57″W