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How far is Ürümqi from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 3659 miles / 5888 kilometers / 3179 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3658.537 miles
  • 5887.844 kilometers
  • 3179.182 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
  • 3648.284 miles
  • 5871.343 kilometers
  • 3170.272 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 Ürümqi?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Zurich to Ürümqi generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 913 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

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 Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E