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How far is Mzuzu from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Mzuzu (Mzuzu Airport) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers / 439 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Mzuzu Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Mzuzu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 505.681 miles
  • 813.815 kilometers
  • 439.425 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
  • 506.751 miles
  • 815.537 kilometers
  • 440.355 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 Mzuzu?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mzuzu Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Mzuzu generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Mzuzu

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

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 Mzuzu Airport
City: Mzuzu
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: ZZU
ICAO Code: FWUU
Coordinates: 11°26′40″S, 34°0′42″E