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How far is Alta from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 5306 miles / 8540 kilometers / 4611 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5306.292 miles
  • 8539.649 kilometers
  • 4611.041 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
  • 5317.482 miles
  • 8557.658 kilometers
  • 4620.765 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 Zanzibar to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Alta Airport is 10 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Alta generates about 624 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 624 kilograms equals 1 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E