How far is Zanzibar from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 2630 miles / 4232 kilometers / 2285 nautical miles.

Distance from Lagos to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2629.718 miles
• 4232.121 kilometers
• 2285.163 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

• 2628.720 miles
• 4230.515 kilometers
• 2284.295 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 Lagos to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lagos and Zanzibar?

The time difference between Lagos and Zanzibar is 2 hours. Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Lagos to Zanzibar generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Zanzibar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Airport information

Origin	Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City:	Lagos
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	LOS
ICAO Code:	DNMM
Coordinates:	6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E

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