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How far is Zurich from Bilbao?

The distance between Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 627 miles / 1008 kilometers / 544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bilbao (BIO) to Zurich (ZRH) is 797 miles / 1283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 54 minutes.

Bilbao Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Bilbao to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 626.592 miles
  • 1008.402 kilometers
  • 544.493 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
  • 625.268 miles
  • 1006.271 kilometers
  • 543.343 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 Bilbao to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Zurich?

There is no time difference between Bilbao and Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Bilbao to Zurich generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bilbao to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″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