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How far is Moscow from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 1359 miles / 2187 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Moscow (SVO) is 1649 miles / 2654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 38 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport

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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)
  • 1358.643 miles
  • 2186.523 kilometers
  • 1180.628 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
  • 1354.991 miles
  • 2180.646 kilometers
  • 1177.455 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

On average, flying from Zurich to Moscow generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

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 Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E

Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Moscow (SVO)

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