How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 4025 miles / 6477 kilometers / 3497 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4024.607 miles
- 6476.977 kilometers
- 3497.288 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- 4014.017 miles
- 6459.934 kilometers
- 3488.085 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Zurich to Philadelphia generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |