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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 4205 miles / 6767 kilometers / 3654 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4205.086 miles
  • 6767.431 kilometers
  • 3654.120 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
  • 4193.901 miles
  • 6749.429 kilometers
  • 3644.400 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Zurich to Pittsburgh generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 063 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Pittsburgh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W