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How far is Zurich from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 1020 miles / 1641 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH) is 1465 miles / 2357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 20 minutes.

Athens International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Athens to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1019.896 miles
  • 1641.363 kilometers
  • 886.265 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
  • 1018.731 miles
  • 1639.489 kilometers
  • 885.253 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 Athens to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Athens to Zurich generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E
Destination Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Airlines flying from Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH)

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