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How far is Amsterdam from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 4512 miles / 7261 kilometers / 3921 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Distance from Zanzibar to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4511.635 miles
  • 7260.773 kilometers
  • 3920.504 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
  • 4522.632 miles
  • 7278.471 kilometers
  • 3930.060 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 Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 9 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Amsterdam generates about 521 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 521 kilograms equals 1 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E