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How far is Zurich from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4143 miles / 6667 kilometers / 3600 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4142.781 miles
  • 6667.160 kilometers
  • 3599.978 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
  • 4154.023 miles
  • 6685.252 kilometers
  • 3609.748 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Zurich generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 045 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E