How far is Dortmund from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Dortmund (DTM) is 396 miles / 637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 34 minutes.
Zurich Airport – Dortmund Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Dortmund
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Dortmund. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.289 miles
- 455.909 kilometers
- 246.171 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- 283.209 miles
- 455.781 kilometers
- 246.102 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 Dortmund?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Dortmund Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Dortmund?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Dortmund Airport (DTM)
On average, flying from Zurich to Dortmund generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Dortmund
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Dortmund Airport (DTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Dortmund Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dortmund |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | DTM |
| ICAO Code: | EDLW |
| Coordinates: | 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E |