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Distance from Madrid to Zurich

1,247 km (775 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,247 km

Kilometers

775 miles

Miles

~1h 58m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Madrid

Spain
Area: 604 km²
Population: 3.33M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 650m

Zurich

Switzerland
Area: 88 km²
Population: 0.43M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 408m

The distance between Madrid and Zurich is roughly equivalent to 3 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Madrid is known for Prado Museum and Royal Palace, while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.

In terms of city area, Madrid is 6.9x larger than Zurich. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Madrid from Zurich?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Madrid to Zurich is 1,247 km (775 miles).

How long is the flight from Madrid to Zurich?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 58m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Madrid bigger than Zurich?

Madrid is larger at 604 km², compared to 88 km².

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