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How far is Dubai from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 2421 miles / 3896 kilometers / 2104 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2420.854 miles
  • 3895.986 kilometers
  • 2103.664 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
  • 2430.103 miles
  • 3910.872 kilometers
  • 2111.702 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 Zanzibar to Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Dubai generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Dubai

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

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 Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E