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How far is Zanzibar from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 4146 miles / 6672 kilometers / 3603 nautical miles.

Geneva Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Distance from Geneva to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4145.752 miles
  • 6671.941 kilometers
  • 3602.560 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
  • 4156.448 miles
  • 6689.154 kilometers
  • 3611.854 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 Geneva to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Geneva to Zanzibar generates about 475 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 475 kilograms equals 1 046 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Zanzibar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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