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Distance from Wuhan to Zürich

Straight line

8,637 km
5,367 mi · 4,664 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 18 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Zürich?

Wuhan (China) and Zürich (Switzerland) are very far apart: 8,637 km in a straight line, that is 5,367 miles or 4,664 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Wuhan, Zürich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 52.9293°, 70.3630°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 18 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 Wuhan from Zürich?

The straight-line distance between Wuhan and Zürich is 8,637 km (5,367 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Zürich from Wuhan?

Zürich is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 18 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.