How far is Frankfurt from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers / 154 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 253 miles / 407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 7 minutes.
Zurich Airport – Frankfurt Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Frankfurt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Frankfurt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 177.012 miles
- 284.874 kilometers
- 153.820 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- 176.997 miles
- 284.849 kilometers
- 153.806 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 Frankfurt?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Frankfurt?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On average, flying from Zurich to Frankfurt generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Frankfurt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
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 | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)
| Ethiopian Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| Swiss International Air Lines |