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How far is Chania from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 3035 miles / 4884 kilometers / 2637 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Chania International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3034.739 miles
  • 4883.939 kilometers
  • 2637.116 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
  • 3046.756 miles
  • 4903.279 kilometers
  • 2647.559 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 Chania?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Chania International Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Chania generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 746 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Chania

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

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 Chania International Airport
City: Chania
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: CHQ
ICAO Code: LGSA
Coordinates: 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E