How far is Zanzibar from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 8664 miles / 13944 kilometers / 7529 nautical miles.
Des Moines International Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Zanzibar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Zanzibar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8664.126 miles
- 13943.559 kilometers
- 7528.919 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- 8659.601 miles
- 13936.276 kilometers
- 7524.987 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 Des Moines to Zanzibar?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 16 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Zanzibar?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Zanzibar generates about 1 097 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 097 kilograms equals 2 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Des Moines to Zanzibar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zanzibar |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | ZNZ |
| ICAO Code: | HTZA |
| Coordinates: | 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″E |