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How far is London from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 473 miles / 761 kilometers / 411 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to London (LCY) is 626 miles / 1008 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 36 minutes.

Zurich Airport – London City Airport

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Distance from Zurich to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 473.032 miles
  • 761.272 kilometers
  • 411.054 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
  • 472.057 miles
  • 759.703 kilometers
  • 410.207 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to London City Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Zurich to London generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 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 London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and London City Airport (LCY).

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 London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E

Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to London (LCY)

British Airways
Swiss International Air Lines