How far is Nelson from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 11570 miles / 18620 kilometers / 10054 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 11569.774 miles
- 18619.746 kilometers
- 10053.859 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- 11570.424 miles
- 18620.792 kilometers
- 10054.423 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Nelson Airport is 22 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Nelson?
The time difference between Zurich and Nelson is 12 hours. Nelson is 12 hours ahead of Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Zurich to Nelson generates about 1 555 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 555 kilograms equals 3 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |