Krefeld to Zürich distance
The distance from Krefeld (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 636 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 29 min. The straight-line distance is 463 km (288 miles); Zürich lies to the SSE of Krefeld.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Krefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 463 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 636 km | 6 h 29 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
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 Krefeld and Zürich is at 49.36° N, 7.59° E.
The nearest town is Obernheim-Kirchenarnbach, Südwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 231 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Krefeld from Zürich?
By car it is 636 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 29 min. The straight-line distance between Krefeld and Zürich is 463 kilometres (288 miles or 250 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Krefeld to Zürich?
The driving distance is 636 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 29 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Krefeld?
Zürich lies to the SSE (161°) as seen from Krefeld.
How long is a flight from Krefeld to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 65 minutes.
Distances from Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 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 |