How far is New York, NY, from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 3929 miles / 6324 kilometers / 3414 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport
Search flights
Distance from Zurich to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3929.282 miles
- 6323.566 kilometers
- 3414.453 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- 3918.783 miles
- 6306.670 kilometers
- 3405.329 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 7 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and New York?
The time difference between Zurich and New York is 6 hours. New York is 6 hours behind Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average, flying from Zurich to New York generates about 448 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 448 kilograms equals 987 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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 | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |