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How far is Gamba from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Gamba (Gamba Airport) is 2025 miles / 3260 kilometers / 1760 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Gamba Airport

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3260
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1760
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Distance from Zanzibar to Gamba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2025.420 miles
  • 3259.597 kilometers
  • 1760.042 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
  • 2023.297 miles
  • 3256.182 kilometers
  • 1758.197 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 Gamba?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Gamba Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Gamba Airport (GAX)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Gamba generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Gamba

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

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 Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E