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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 2460 miles / 3959 kilometers / 2138 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2460.021 miles
  • 3959.020 kilometers
  • 2137.700 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
  • 2469.272 miles
  • 3973.909 kilometers
  • 2145.739 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E