Nuremberg to Zürich distance
The distance from Nuremberg (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 435 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 35 min. The straight-line distance is 297 km (185 miles); Zürich lies to the SW of Nuremberg.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Nuremberg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 297 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 435 km | 4 h 35 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
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 Nuremberg and Zürich is at 48.42° N, 9.78° E.
The nearest town is Blaubeuren, Alb-Donau-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg — about 149 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nuremberg from Zürich?
By car it is 435 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 35 min. The straight-line distance between Nuremberg and Zürich is 297 kilometres (185 miles or 160 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Nuremberg to Zürich?
The driving distance is 435 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Nuremberg?
Zürich lies to the SW (220°) as seen from Nuremberg.
How long is a flight from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 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 |