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How far is Zurich from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5938 miles / 9556 kilometers / 5160 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5938.096 miles
  • 9556.439 kilometers
  • 5160.064 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
  • 5924.223 miles
  • 9534.112 kilometers
  • 5148.009 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 Los Angeles to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Zurich Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Zurich generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines
United Airlines