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How far is Zanzibar from Bamburi?

The distance between Bamburi (Bamburi Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.

Bamburi Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Distance from Bamburi to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 157.821 miles
  • 253.989 kilometers
  • 137.143 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
  • 158.643 miles
  • 255.312 kilometers
  • 137.857 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 Bamburi to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Bamburi Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bamburi and Zanzibar?

There is no time difference between Bamburi and Zanzibar.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamburi Airport (BMQ) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Bamburi to Zanzibar generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bamburi to Zanzibar

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

Airport information

Origin Bamburi Airport
City: Bamburi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: BMQ
ICAO Code: HKBM
Coordinates: 3°58′54″S, 39°43′50″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