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How far is Zanzibar from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 3760 miles / 6052 kilometers / 3268 nautical miles.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Zanzibar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Zanzibar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3760.280 miles
  • 6051.584 kilometers
  • 3267.594 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3768.672 miles
  • 6065.090 kilometers
  • 3274.887 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Algiers to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Algiers to Zanzibar generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 940 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Algiers to Zanzibar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
City: Zanzibar
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: ZNZ
ICAO Code: HTZA
Coordinates: 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″E