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How far is Svolvær from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 5270 miles / 8482 kilometers / 4580 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Zanzibar to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5270.306 miles
  • 8481.736 kilometers
  • 4579.771 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
  • 5281.372 miles
  • 8499.544 kilometers
  • 4589.387 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 Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Svolvær generates about 619 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 619 kilograms equals 1 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

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 Svolvær Airport, Helle
City: Svolvær
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SVJ
ICAO Code: ENSH
Coordinates: 68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E