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How far is Columbus, OH, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 4345 miles / 6992 kilometers / 3775 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4344.591 miles
  • 6991.942 kilometers
  • 3775.347 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
  • 4333.165 miles
  • 6973.553 kilometers
  • 3765.417 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Zurich to Columbus generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W