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How far is Zurich from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 777 miles / 1250 kilometers / 675 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Zurich (ZRH) is 1030 miles / 1657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 3 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Zurich Airport

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777
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Distance from Edinburgh to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 776.508 miles
  • 1249.669 kilometers
  • 674.767 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
  • 775.188 miles
  • 1247.545 kilometers
  • 673.620 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 Edinburgh to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Zurich generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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