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How far is Yaoundé from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 3009 miles / 4843 kilometers / 2615 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Yaoundé Airport

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2615
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Distance from Zurich to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3009.412 miles
  • 4843.180 kilometers
  • 2615.108 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
  • 3019.663 miles
  • 4859.677 kilometers
  • 2624.016 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Yaoundé Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO)

On average, flying from Zurich to Yaoundé generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 739 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO).

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 Yaoundé Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E