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How far is Tehran from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) is 2988 miles / 4809 kilometers / 2596 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Mehrabad International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Tehran

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2987.932 miles
  • 4808.610 kilometers
  • 2596.442 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
  • 3000.371 miles
  • 4828.629 kilometers
  • 2607.251 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 Tehran?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Tehran generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Tehran

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

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 Mehrabad International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: THR
ICAO Code: OIII
Coordinates: 35°41′21″N, 51°18′48″E