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How far is Zanzibar from Maputo?

The distance between Maputo (Maputo International Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

Maputo International Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Distance from Maputo to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1424.134 miles
  • 2291.922 kilometers
  • 1237.539 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
  • 1430.076 miles
  • 2301.484 kilometers
  • 1242.702 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 Maputo to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Maputo International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Maputo to Zanzibar generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Maputo to Zanzibar

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

Airport information

Origin Maputo International Airport
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: MPM
ICAO Code: FQMA
Coordinates: 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″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