How far is Poitiers from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 394 miles / 634 kilometers / 342 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Poitiers (PIS) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 57 minutes.
Zurich Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Poitiers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Poitiers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 393.833 miles
- 633.812 kilometers
- 342.231 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- 392.716 miles
- 632.015 kilometers
- 341.261 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 Poitiers?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Poitiers?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)
On average, flying from Zurich to Poitiers generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 183 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 Poitiers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).
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 | Poitiers–Biard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Poitiers |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | PIS |
| ICAO Code: | LFBI |
| Coordinates: | 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E |