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How far is Istanbul from Zanzibar?

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

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zanzibar to Istanbul. 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 Zanzibar to Istanbul?

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

What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Zanzibar and Istanbul.

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

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Istanbul 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 Zanzibar to Istanbul

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

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