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How far is Nairobi from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 376 miles / 604 kilometers / 326 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 375.533 miles
  • 604.362 kilometers
  • 326.330 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
  • 377.131 miles
  • 606.934 kilometers
  • 327.718 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 Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Nairobi?

There is no time difference between Zanzibar and Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Nairobi generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Nairobi

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

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 Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E