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How far is Phalaborwa from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 5111 miles / 8226 kilometers / 4442 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5111.443 miles
  • 8226.069 kilometers
  • 4441.722 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
  • 5130.131 miles
  • 8256.146 kilometers
  • 4457.962 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Zurich to Phalaborwa generates about 598 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 598 kilograms equals 1 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E