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How far is Zurich from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4505 miles / 7251 kilometers / 3915 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4505.414 miles
  • 7250.761 kilometers
  • 3915.098 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
  • 4492.701 miles
  • 7230.302 kilometers
  • 3904.051 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 Minneapolis to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Zurich generates about 520 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 520 kilograms equals 1 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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