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How far is Kos from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 3061 miles / 4927 kilometers / 2660 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3061.260 miles
  • 4926.620 kilometers
  • 2660.162 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
  • 3073.880 miles
  • 4946.930 kilometers
  • 2671.129 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 Kos?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Kos International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Kos generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Kos

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

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 Kos International Airport
City: Kos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: KGS
ICAO Code: LGKO
Coordinates: 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E