Mainz to Zürich distance
The distance from Mainz (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 413 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 292 km (181 miles); Zürich lies to the S of Mainz.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Mainz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 292 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 413 km | 4 h 17 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
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 Mainz and Zürich is at 48.68° N, 8.4° E.
The nearest town is Forbach, Landkreis Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg — about 146 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mainz from Zürich?
By car it is 413 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Mainz and Zürich is 292 kilometres (181 miles or 157 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Mainz to Zürich?
The driving distance is 413 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Mainz?
Zürich lies to the S (176°) as seen from Mainz.
How long is a flight from Mainz to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
Distances from Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 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 |