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How far is Zurich from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5759 miles / 9268 kilometers / 5004 nautical miles.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5759.015 miles
  • 9268.236 kilometers
  • 5004.447 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
  • 5745.644 miles
  • 9246.717 kilometers
  • 4992.828 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 Phoenix to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Zurich Airport is 11 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Zurich generates about 684 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 684 kilograms equals 1 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phoenix to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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