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How far is Alicante from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 3987 miles / 6417 kilometers / 3465 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Alicante

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3987.231 miles
  • 6416.826 kilometers
  • 3464.809 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
  • 3995.230 miles
  • 6429.699 kilometers
  • 3471.760 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 Zanzibar to Alicante?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Alicante generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 003 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Alicante

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W