Distance between Zurich (ZRH) and New York, NY (JFK)
Distance from Zurich to New York (Zurich Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 3931 miles / 6326 kilometers / 3416 nautical miles.
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How far is New York from Zurich?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Zurich and New York. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3931.007 miles
- 6326.343 kilometers
- 3415.952 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- 3920.528 miles
- 6309.478 kilometers
- 3406.846 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 New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 7 hours 56 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Zurich and New York is 6 hours. New York is 6 hours behind Zurich.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 454 kg (1 001 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 | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
Zurich to New York flight path
Shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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