Berlin to Zürich distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 857 km by road, with a driving time of about 8 h 46 min. The straight-line distance is 669 km (416 miles); Zürich lies to the SSW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 669 km | 80 min |
| Car (road) | 857 km | 8 h 46 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
Zürich
Zürich is located in Zürich, Switzerland.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 22′ 36.79″ N, 8° 32′ 30.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 47.38 |
| Longitude | 8.54 |
| Region | Zürich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Population | 415,367 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Berlin and Zürich is at 49.97° N, 10.84° E.
The nearest town is Baunach, Landkreis Bamberg, Bayern — about 335 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Zürich?
By car it is 857 km, with a driving time of about 8 h 46 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Zürich is 669 kilometres (416 miles or 361 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Zürich?
The driving distance is 857 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 8 h 46 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Berlin?
Zürich lies to the SSW (213°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 80 minutes.
Distances from Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 km |
Distances from Zürich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Zürich → Lucerne | 52 km |
| Zürich → Gaienhofen | 66 km |
| Zürich → Konstanz | 71 km |
| Zürich → Basel | 85 km |
| Zürich → Titisee-Neustadt | 88 km |
| Zürich → Hinterzarten | 96 km |
| Zürich → Überlingen | 101 km |
| Zürich → Vaduz | 109 km |