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How far is Zanzibar from Mumbai?

The distance between Mumbai (Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 2878 miles / 4631 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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2878
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4631
Kilometers
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2501
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 56 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
320 kg

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Distance from Mumbai to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2877.714 miles
  • 4631.232 kilometers
  • 2500.665 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
  • 2881.122 miles
  • 4636.716 kilometers
  • 2503.626 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 Mumbai to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Mumbai to Zanzibar generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mumbai to Zanzibar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Airport information

Origin Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
City: Mumbai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: BOM
ICAO Code: VABB
Coordinates: 19°5′19″N, 72°52′4″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