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How far is Tamale from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Tamale (Tamale Airport) is 2968 miles / 4777 kilometers / 2579 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Tamale Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Tamale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2968.011 miles
  • 4776.551 kilometers
  • 2579.131 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
  • 2967.278 miles
  • 4775.372 kilometers
  • 2578.494 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 Tamale?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Tamale Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Tamale Airport (TML)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Tamale generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Tamale

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

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 Tamale Airport
City: Tamale
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TML
ICAO Code: DGLE
Coordinates: 9°33′25″N, 0°51′47″W