Distance from Arusha to Zanzibar
How far is it from Arusha to Zanzibar? About 259 mi in a straight line and 317 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Arusha and Zanzibar are about 259 mi (418 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 317 mi (509 km), a drive of about 5 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 59 min.
| Straight-line distance | 259 mi / 418 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 317 mi / 509 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 59 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $40 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -4.766, 37.938 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arusha to Zanzibar is about 259 mi (418 km) in a straight line, and roughly 317 mi (509 km) by road.