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How far is Zanzibar from Bologna?

The distance between Bologna (Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 3901 miles / 6279 kilometers / 3390 nautical miles.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Distance from Bologna to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3901.452 miles
  • 6278.778 kilometers
  • 3390.269 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
  • 3912.826 miles
  • 6297.084 kilometers
  • 3400.153 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 Bologna to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Bologna to Zanzibar generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bologna to Zanzibar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Airport information

Origin Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
City: Bologna
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: BLQ
ICAO Code: LIPE
Coordinates: 44°32′7″N, 11°17′19″E
Destination 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