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How far is Paris from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) is 297 miles / 478 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Paris (CDG) is 382 miles / 615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 13 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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297
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Distance from Zurich to Paris

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 296.734 miles
  • 477.547 kilometers
  • 257.855 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
  • 295.965 miles
  • 476.310 kilometers
  • 257.187 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 Zurich to Paris?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Paris?

There is no time difference between Zurich and Paris.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

On average, flying from Zurich to Paris generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Paris

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
Destination Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E

Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Paris (CDG)

Air France
Swiss International Air Lines