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How far is Bordeaux from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Bordeaux (BOD) is 618 miles / 994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 38 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Bordeaux

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 480.208 miles
  • 772.820 kilometers
  • 417.290 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
  • 479.059 miles
  • 770.971 kilometers
  • 416.291 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 Bordeaux?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Bordeaux?

There is no time difference between Zurich and Bordeaux.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)

On average, flying from Zurich to Bordeaux generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Bordeaux

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).

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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W

Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Bordeaux (BOD)

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