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How far is Zanzibar from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 3334 miles / 5365 kilometers / 2897 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3333.814 miles
  • 5365.254 kilometers
  • 2897.005 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
  • 3347.189 miles
  • 5386.779 kilometers
  • 2908.628 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 Istanbul to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zanzibar?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Zanzibar.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Zanzibar generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 825 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Zanzibar

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

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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