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How far is Cherbourg from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 483 miles / 778 kilometers / 420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Cherbourg (CER) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 45 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 483.307 miles
  • 777.806 kilometers
  • 419.982 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
  • 481.997 miles
  • 775.699 kilometers
  • 418.844 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 Cherbourg?

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

What is the time difference between Zurich and Cherbourg?

There is no time difference between Zurich and Cherbourg.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Zurich to Cherbourg generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 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 Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W