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How far is Zurich from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5375 miles / 8651 kilometers / 4671 nautical miles.

Portland International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Portland to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5375.366 miles
  • 8650.814 kilometers
  • 4671.066 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
  • 5360.299 miles
  • 8626.564 kilometers
  • 4657.972 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 Portland to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Zurich Airport is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Portland to Zurich generates about 633 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 633 kilograms equals 1 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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