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How far is Pemba from Mzuzu?

The distance between Mzuzu (Mzuzu Airport) and Pemba (Pemba Airport) is 453 miles / 729 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Pemba (POL) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 5 minutes.

Mzuzu Airport – Pemba Airport

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453
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729
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394
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Distance from Mzuzu to Pemba

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mzuzu to Pemba. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 452.952 miles
  • 728.955 kilometers
  • 393.604 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
  • 452.539 miles
  • 728.290 kilometers
  • 393.245 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 Mzuzu to Pemba?

The estimated flight time from Mzuzu Airport to Pemba Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mzuzu and Pemba?

There is no time difference between Mzuzu and Pemba.

Flight carbon footprint between Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) and Pemba Airport (POL)

On average, flying from Mzuzu to Pemba generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mzuzu to Pemba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) and Pemba Airport (POL).

Airport information

Origin Mzuzu Airport
City: Mzuzu
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: ZZU
ICAO Code: FWUU
Coordinates: 11°26′40″S, 34°0′42″E
Destination Pemba Airport
City: Pemba
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: POL
ICAO Code: FQPB
Coordinates: 12°59′30″S, 40°31′26″E