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How far is Chipata from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 216 miles / 348 kilometers / 188 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Chipata (CIP) is 281 miles / 453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 7 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Chipata Airport

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Distance from Blantyre to Chipata

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blantyre to Chipata. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 216.305 miles
  • 348.110 kilometers
  • 187.964 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
  • 216.638 miles
  • 348.645 kilometers
  • 188.253 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 Blantyre to Chipata?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Chipata Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Blantyre and Chipata?

There is no time difference between Blantyre and Chipata.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Chipata Airport (CIP)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Chipata generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blantyre to Chipata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Chipata Airport (CIP).

Airport information

Origin Chileka International Airport
City: Blantyre
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: BLZ
ICAO Code: FWCL
Coordinates: 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E
Destination Chipata Airport
City: Chipata
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: CIP
ICAO Code: FLCP
Coordinates: 13°33′29″S, 32°35′13″E