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Distance from Osaka to Zurich

9,471 km (5,885 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

9,471 km

Kilometers

5,885 miles

Miles

~11h 39m

Est. Flight

8h

Time Difference

Osaka

Japan
Area: 225 km²
Population: 2.75M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 3m

Zurich

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

Osaka and Zurich sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 39m by commercial jet.

Osaka is known for Osaka Castle and Dotonbori district, while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.

In terms of city area, Osaka is 2.6x 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 Osaka from Zurich?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Osaka to Zurich is 9,471 km (5,885 miles).

How long is the flight from Osaka to Zurich?

A direct flight would take approximately 11h 39m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Osaka bigger than Zurich?

Osaka is larger at 225 km², compared to 88 km².

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