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How far is Bilbao from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 627 miles / 1008 kilometers / 544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Bilbao (BIO) is 817 miles / 1315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 56 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 626.592 miles
  • 1008.402 kilometers
  • 544.493 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
  • 625.268 miles
  • 1006.271 kilometers
  • 543.343 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 Zurich to Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Bilbao?

There is no time difference between Zurich and Bilbao.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Zurich to Bilbao generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
Destination Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W