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How far is Zurich from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 575 miles / 925 kilometers / 499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Zurich (ZRH) is 754 miles / 1213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 5 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 574.766 miles
  • 924.996 kilometers
  • 499.458 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
  • 573.378 miles
  • 922.762 kilometers
  • 498.252 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 Bristol to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Bristol to Zurich generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bristol to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W
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 Bristol (BRS) to Zurich (ZRH)

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