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Distance from Augsburg to Zürich

Straight line

208 km
129 mi · 112 NM

By road

292 km
181 mi

Travel time

3 h 14 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Augsburg from Zürich?

Augsburg (Germany) and Zürich (Switzerland) are a medium distance apart: 208 km in a straight line, that is 129 miles or 112 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Augsburg to Zürich is 292 km (181 miles), about 3 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Augsburg, Zürich lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Germany into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 47.8751°, 9.7129°.

A direct flight would take about 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Augsburg from Zürich?

By road it is 292 km (181 miles) from Augsburg to Zürich; in a straight line it is 208 km (129 miles).

How long is the drive from Augsburg to Zürich?

About 3 h 14 min on the fastest route (292 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zürich from Augsburg?

Zürich is to the south-west of Augsburg, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Augsburg to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 46 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.