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How far is Osaka from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 5902 miles / 9498 kilometers / 5129 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Kansai International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5901.875 miles
  • 9498.147 kilometers
  • 5128.589 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
  • 5887.952 miles
  • 9475.740 kilometers
  • 5116.490 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Kansai International Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from Zurich to Osaka generates about 703 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 703 kilograms equals 1 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Osaka

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

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 Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E