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How far is Calabar from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 2267 miles / 3648 kilometers / 1970 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Calabar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2266.876 miles
  • 3648.183 kilometers
  • 1969.861 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
  • 2266.075 miles
  • 3646.894 kilometers
  • 1969.165 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 Calabar?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Calabar generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E