Braunschweig to Zürich distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 727 km by road, with a driving time of about 7 h 16 min. The straight-line distance is 562 km (349 miles); Zürich lies to the SSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 562 km | 72 min |
| Car (road) | 727 km | 7 h 16 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
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 Braunschweig and Zürich is at 49.83° N, 9.48° E.
The nearest town is Schollbrunn, Landkreis Main-Spessart, Bayern — about 281 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Zürich?
By car it is 727 km, with a driving time of about 7 h 16 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Zürich is 562 kilometres (349 miles or 304 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Zürich?
The driving distance is 727 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 7 h 16 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Braunschweig?
Zürich lies to the SSW (195°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 72 minutes.
Distances from Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 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 |
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