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How far is Zurich from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4025 miles / 6477 kilometers / 3497 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4024.607 miles
  • 6476.977 kilometers
  • 3497.288 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
  • 4014.017 miles
  • 6459.934 kilometers
  • 3488.085 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 Philadelphia to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Zurich generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Zurich

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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

Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZRH)

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