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How far is Moscow from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Moscow (Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Moscow (OSF) is 1647 miles / 2650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 40 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport

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1355
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2181
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1178
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Distance from Zurich to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.128 miles
  • 2180.867 kilometers
  • 1177.574 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
  • 1351.442 miles
  • 2174.935 kilometers
  • 1174.371 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 Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF)

On average, flying from Zurich to Moscow generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF).

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 Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: OSF
ICAO Code: UUMO
Coordinates: 55°30′42″N, 37°30′25″E