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How far is Mtwara from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Mtwara (Mtwara Airport) is 290 miles / 467 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Mtwara Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Mtwara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 290.415 miles
  • 467.378 kilometers
  • 252.364 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
  • 291.887 miles
  • 469.746 kilometers
  • 253.643 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 Mtwara?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mtwara Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Mtwara?

There is no time difference between Zanzibar and Mtwara.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Mtwara Airport (MYW)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Mtwara generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Mtwara

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

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 Mtwara Airport
City: Mtwara
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MYW
ICAO Code: HTMT
Coordinates: 10°20′20″S, 40°10′54″E