Distance from Barcelona to Zurich
836 km (520 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
836 km
Kilometers
520 miles
Miles
~1h 29m
Est. Flight
0h
Time Difference
Barcelona
SpainArea: 101 km²
Population: 1.66M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 12m
Zurich
SwitzerlandArea: 88 km²
Population: 0.43M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 408m
Barcelona and Zurich are relatively close, separated by less than 900 kilometers.
Barcelona is known for Sagrada Família and Park Güell, while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.
In terms of city area, Barcelona is 1.1x larger than Zurich. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Barcelona and Zurich side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Barcelona from Zurich?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Barcelona to Zurich is 836 km (520 miles).
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Zurich?
A direct flight would take approximately 1h 29m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Barcelona bigger than Zurich?
Barcelona is larger at 101 km², compared to 88 km².