How far is Beijing from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 4974 miles / 8005 kilometers / 4322 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4973.871 miles
- 8004.669 kilometers
- 4322.176 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- 4960.842 miles
- 7983.701 kilometers
- 4310.854 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Beijing?
The time difference between Zurich and Beijing is 6 hours. Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from Zurich to Beijing generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
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 | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |