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Distance from New York to Zurich

6,324 km (3,929 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

6,324 km

Kilometers

3,929 miles

Miles

~7h 56m

Est. Flight

6h

Time Difference

New York

USA
Area: 783 km²
Population: 8.34M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 10m

Zurich

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

New York and Zurich sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h 56m by commercial jet.

New York is known for Statue of Liberty and Central Park, while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.

In terms of city area, New York is 8.9x 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 New York from Zurich?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Zurich is 6,324 km (3,929 miles).

How long is the flight from New York to Zurich?

A direct flight would take approximately 7h 56m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is New York bigger than Zurich?

New York is larger at 783 km², compared to 88 km².

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