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How far is Zanzibar from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 2420 miles / 3895 kilometers / 2103 nautical miles.

Muscat International Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Zanzibar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2420.218 miles
  • 3894.964 kilometers
  • 2103.112 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
  • 2428.336 miles
  • 3908.028 kilometers
  • 2110.167 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 Muscat to Zanzibar?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

On average, flying from Muscat to Zanzibar generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Muscat to Zanzibar

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

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″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

Airlines flying from Muscat (MCT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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