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How far is Zurich from Brest?

The distance between Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 605 miles / 973 kilometers / 526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brest (BES) to Zurich (ZRH) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 36 minutes.

Brest Bretagne Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Brest to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 604.903 miles
  • 973.497 kilometers
  • 525.646 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
  • 603.133 miles
  • 970.649 kilometers
  • 524.109 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 Brest to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Brest Bretagne Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brest and Zurich?

There is no time difference between Brest and Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Brest to Zurich generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brest to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Brest Bretagne Airport
City: Brest
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BES
ICAO Code: LFRB
Coordinates: 48°26′52″N, 4°25′6″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