How far is Washington D.C. from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4157 miles / 6691 kilometers / 3613 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Zurich to Washington D.C. generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 049 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | 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 |
Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| Swiss International Air Lines |
| United Airlines |