How far is Zurich from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5259 miles / 8463 kilometers / 4570 nautical miles.

Distance from Seattle to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5258.704 miles
• 8463.064 kilometers
• 4569.689 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

• 5243.637 miles
• 8438.816 kilometers
• 4556.596 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 Seattle to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Zurich Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Zurich?

The time difference between Seattle and Zurich is 9 hours. Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Seattle to Zurich generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Airport information

Origin	Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City:	Seattle, WA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SEA
ICAO Code:	KSEA
Coordinates:	47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W

Destination	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E