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How far is Zurich from Budapest?

The distance between Budapest (Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Budapest (BUD) to Zurich (ZRH) is 624 miles / 1005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 25 minutes.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Budapest to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.311 miles
  • 806.781 kilometers
  • 435.627 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
  • 499.840 miles
  • 804.415 kilometers
  • 434.349 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 Budapest to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Zurich?

There is no time difference between Budapest and Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Budapest to Zurich generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Budapest to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
City: Budapest
Country: Hungary Flag of Hungary
IATA Code: BUD
ICAO Code: LHBP
Coordinates: 47°26′12″N, 19°15′20″E
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 Budapest (BUD) to Zurich (ZRH)

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