How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5938 miles / 9556 kilometers / 5160 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5938.096 miles
- 9556.439 kilometers
- 5160.064 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- 5924.223 miles
- 9534.112 kilometers
- 5148.009 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Zurich and Los Angeles is 9 hours. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Zurich to Los Angeles generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Swiss International Air Lines |
| United Airlines |