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How far is Funchal from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Funchal (Madeira Airport) is 1672 miles / 2691 kilometers / 1453 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Madeira Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Funchal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1672.036 miles
  • 2690.882 kilometers
  • 1452.960 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
  • 1670.302 miles
  • 2688.090 kilometers
  • 1451.452 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 Funchal?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Madeira Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Madeira Airport (FNC)

On average, flying from Zurich to Funchal generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Funchal

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Madeira Airport (FNC).

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 Madeira Airport
City: Funchal
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FNC
ICAO Code: LPMA
Coordinates: 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″W

Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Funchal (FNC)

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