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How far is Zurich from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4966 miles / 7992 kilometers / 4315 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4965.867 miles
  • 7991.788 kilometers
  • 4315.220 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
  • 4952.798 miles
  • 7970.755 kilometers
  • 4303.864 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 Beijing to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Beijing to Zurich generates about 579 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 579 kilograms equals 1 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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 Beijing (PEK) to Zurich (ZRH)

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