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How far is Leknes from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Leknes (Leknes Airport) is 5276 miles / 8492 kilometers / 4585 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Leknes Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Leknes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5276.496 miles
  • 8491.698 kilometers
  • 4585.150 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
  • 5287.507 miles
  • 8509.418 kilometers
  • 4594.718 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 Leknes?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Leknes Airport is 10 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Leknes Airport (LKN)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Leknes generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Leknes

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

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 Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″E