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How far is Zanzibar from Bukoba?

The distance between Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 614 miles / 988 kilometers / 533 nautical miles.

Bukoba Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Distance from Bukoba to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 613.886 miles
  • 987.954 kilometers
  • 533.452 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
  • 614.441 miles
  • 988.847 kilometers
  • 533.935 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 Bukoba to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Bukoba Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bukoba and Zanzibar?

There is no time difference between Bukoba and Zanzibar.

Flight carbon footprint between Bukoba Airport (BKZ) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Bukoba to Zanzibar generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bukoba to Zanzibar

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

Airport information

Origin Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″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