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How far is Zurich from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 483 miles / 778 kilometers / 420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cherbourg (CER) to Zurich (ZRH) is 626 miles / 1007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 48 minutes.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 483.307 miles
  • 777.806 kilometers
  • 419.982 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
  • 481.997 miles
  • 775.699 kilometers
  • 418.844 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 Cherbourg to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cherbourg and Zurich?

There is no time difference between Cherbourg and Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to Zurich generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cherbourg to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″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