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How far is Sanming from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 5722 miles / 9208 kilometers / 4972 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5721.562 miles
  • 9207.962 kilometers
  • 4971.902 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
  • 5710.300 miles
  • 9189.836 kilometers
  • 4962.115 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Shaxian Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Zurich to Sanming generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Sanming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

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 Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E