How far is Raleigh, NC, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 4349 miles / 6999 kilometers / 3779 nautical miles.

Distance from Zurich to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4348.793 miles
• 6998.704 kilometers
• 3778.998 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

• 4338.188 miles
• 6981.637 kilometers
• 3769.783 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Raleigh?

The time difference between Zurich and Raleigh is 6 hours. Raleigh is 6 hours behind Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Zurich to Raleigh generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W