How far is Zanzibar from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) is 8381 miles / 13488 kilometers / 7283 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Zanzibar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Zanzibar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8380.843 miles
- 13487.659 kilometers
- 7282.753 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- 8376.668 miles
- 13480.940 kilometers
- 7279.125 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 Chicago to Zanzibar?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 16 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Zanzibar?
The time difference between Chicago and Zanzibar is 9 hours. Zanzibar is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
On average, flying from Chicago to Zanzibar generates about 1 054 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 054 kilograms equals 2 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Zanzibar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zanzibar |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | ZNZ |
| ICAO Code: | HTZA |
| Coordinates: | 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″E |