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How far is Sambava from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Sambava (Sambava Airport) is 928 miles / 1493 kilometers / 806 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Sambava Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Sambava

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 927.999 miles
  • 1493.469 kilometers
  • 806.409 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
  • 929.013 miles
  • 1495.102 kilometers
  • 807.291 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 Sambava?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Sambava Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Sambava?

There is no time difference between Zanzibar and Sambava.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Sambava Airport (SVB)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Sambava generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Sambava

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

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 Sambava Airport
City: Sambava
Country: Madagascar Flag of Madagascar
IATA Code: SVB
ICAO Code: FMNS
Coordinates: 14°16′42″S, 50°10′28″E