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How far is Asmara from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Asmara (Asmara International Airport) is 1479 miles / 2380 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Asmara International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Asmara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1478.592 miles
  • 2379.563 kilometers
  • 1284.861 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
  • 1486.626 miles
  • 2392.492 kilometers
  • 1291.843 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 Asmara?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Asmara International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Asmara?

There is no time difference between Zanzibar and Asmara.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Asmara International Airport (ASM)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Asmara generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Asmara

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

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 Asmara International Airport
City: Asmara
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASM
ICAO Code: HHAS
Coordinates: 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″E