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How far is Maputo from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Maputo (Maputo International Airport) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Maputo International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Maputo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1424.134 miles
  • 2291.922 kilometers
  • 1237.539 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
  • 1430.076 miles
  • 2301.484 kilometers
  • 1242.702 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 Maputo?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Maputo International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Maputo International Airport (MPM)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Maputo generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Maputo

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

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 Maputo International Airport
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: MPM
ICAO Code: FQMA
Coordinates: 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″E