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How far is Zurich from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 469 miles / 755 kilometers / 408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Zurich (ZRH) is 630 miles / 1014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 36 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from London to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 469.365 miles
  • 755.369 kilometers
  • 407.867 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
  • 468.332 miles
  • 753.708 kilometers
  • 406.970 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 London to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from London to Zurich generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 London (LGW) to Zurich (ZRH)

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