How far is Zanzibar from Muscat?
The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 2420 miles / 3895 kilometers / 2103 nautical miles.
Muscat International Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
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Distance from Muscat to Zanzibar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muscat to Zanzibar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2420.218 miles
- 3894.964 kilometers
- 2103.112 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- 2428.336 miles
- 3908.028 kilometers
- 2110.167 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 Muscat to Zanzibar?
The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Muscat and Zanzibar?
The time difference between Muscat and Zanzibar is 1 hour. Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Muscat.
Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
On average, flying from Muscat to Zanzibar generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Muscat to Zanzibar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Muscat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muscat |
| Country: | Oman  |
| IATA Code: | MCT |
| ICAO Code: | OOMS |
| Coordinates: | 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″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 |
Airlines flying from Muscat (MCT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
| Oman Air |