Distance from Kismayo to Zanzibar
How far is it from Kismayo to Zanzibar? About 463 mi in a straight line and 565 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Kismayo and Zanzibar are about 463 mi (745 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 565 mi (909 km), a drive of about 9 hr 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 21 min.
| Straight-line distance | 463 mi / 745 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 565 mi / 909 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 21 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $71 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -3.262, 40.876 |
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
Kismayo to Zanzibar is about 463 mi (745 km) in a straight line, and roughly 565 mi (909 km) by road.