Chemnitz to Zürich distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 660 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 499 km (310 miles); Zürich lies to the SW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 499 km | 67 min |
| Car (road) | 660 km | 6 h 47 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
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 Chemnitz and Zürich is at 49.12° N, 10.66° E.
The nearest town is Arberg, Landkreis Ansbach, Bayern — about 249 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Zürich?
By car it is 660 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Zürich is 499 kilometres (310 miles or 269 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Zürich?
The driving distance is 660 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Chemnitz?
Zürich lies to the SW (221°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 67 minutes.
Distances from Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 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 |