Distance from Root to Eich

🇨🇭 Root, Switzerland🇨🇭 Eich, Switzerland

Root → Eich
17 km
11 miles · 9 nautical miles
RootEich
31 min
Flight (if direct)
15 min
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (284°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Root and Eich are close neighbours — just 17 km apart as the crow flies, a trip most people would make by road rather than by air.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Möst, Mongolia.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance17 km / 11 mi / 9 nmi
Estimated road distance23 km / 14 mi
Estimated flight time31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time15 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing284° — west-northwest
Geographic midpointNear Möst, Mongolia
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Root coordinates47.1146, 8.3902
Eich coordinates47.1512, 8.167

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Root and Eich — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Eich from Root?
Eich is 17 km (11 miles) from Root measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 23 km (14 mi).
How long is the flight from Root to Eich?
If a direct flight operates between Root and Eich, it would take approximately 31 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Root and Eich?
Eich has the same time zone offset. Root uses UTC+01:00 and Eich uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Root and Eich?
The geographic midpoint between Root and Eich is near Möst, Mongolia, roughly 9 km from each city.
In which direction is Eich from Root?
Eich lies to the west-northwest of Root, at an initial bearing of 284°.