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How far is Portland, ME, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 3666 miles / 5899 kilometers / 3185 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Zurich to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3665.751 miles
  • 5899.454 kilometers
  • 3185.451 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
  • 3655.515 miles
  • 5882.981 kilometers
  • 3176.555 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Portland International Jetport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Zurich to Portland generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W