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How far is Zurich from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 1359 miles / 2187 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (SVO) to Zurich (ZRH) is 1599 miles / 2573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 35 minutes.

Sheremetyevo International Airport – Zurich Airport

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2187
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Distance from Moscow to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1358.643 miles
  • 2186.523 kilometers
  • 1180.628 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
  • 1354.991 miles
  • 2180.646 kilometers
  • 1177.455 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 Moscow to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Zurich Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Moscow to Zurich generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to Zurich

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

Airport information

Origin Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″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 Moscow (SVO) to Zurich (ZRH)

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