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How far is Zurich from Paris?

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

The driving distance from Paris (CDG) to Zurich (ZRH) is 384 miles / 618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 17 minutes.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Zurich Airport

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297
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478
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258
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Distance from Paris to Zurich

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Paris to Zurich. 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 Paris to Zurich?

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

What is the time difference between Paris and Zurich?

There is no time difference between Paris and Zurich.

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

On average, flying from Paris to Zurich 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 Paris to Zurich

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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 Paris (CDG) to Zurich (ZRH)

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Swiss International Air Lines