How far is Zurich from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers / 154 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH) is 253 miles / 407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 4 minutes.
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Distance from Frankfurt to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 177.012 miles
- 284.874 kilometers
- 153.820 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- 176.997 miles
- 284.849 kilometers
- 153.806 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 Frankfurt to Zurich?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Zurich?
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Zurich generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
| Destination | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH)
| Ethiopian Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| Swiss International Air Lines |