Distance between Zurich (ZRH) and Washington D.C. (IAD)
Distance from Zurich to Washington D.C. (Zurich Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4157 miles / 6691 kilometers / 3613 nautical miles.
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How far is Washington D.C. from Zurich?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Zurich and Washington D.C.. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4157.288 miles
- 6690.507 kilometers
- 3612.585 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 4146.524 miles
- 6673.184 kilometers
- 3603.231 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 8 hours 22 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Zurich and Washington D.C. is 6 hours. Washington D.C. is 6 hours behind Zurich.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 483 kg (1 064 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| B | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Zurich to Washington D.C. flight path
Shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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