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How far is Rost from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 5256 miles / 8459 kilometers / 4567 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Røst Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5255.888 miles
  • 8458.532 kilometers
  • 4567.242 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
  • 5266.892 miles
  • 8476.240 kilometers
  • 4576.804 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Røst Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Rost generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Rost

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

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E