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How far is Kraków from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Kraków (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Kraków (KRK) is 761 miles / 1224 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Kraków John Paul II International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Kraków

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 543.376 miles
  • 874.479 kilometers
  • 472.181 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
  • 541.916 miles
  • 872.129 kilometers
  • 470.912 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 Kraków?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Kraków?

There is no time difference between Zurich and Kraków.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK)

On average, flying from Zurich to Kraków generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Kraków

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK).

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 Kraków John Paul II International Airport
City: Kraków
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: KRK
ICAO Code: EPKK
Coordinates: 50°4′39″N, 19°47′5″E