How far is Chipata from Bulawayo?
The distance between Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 516 miles / 831 kilometers / 448 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Chipata (CIP) is 783 miles / 1260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport – Chipata Airport
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Distance from Bulawayo to Chipata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bulawayo to Chipata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 516.063 miles
- 830.523 kilometers
- 448.446 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- 517.698 miles
- 833.155 kilometers
- 449.868 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 Bulawayo to Chipata?
The estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Chipata Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bulawayo and Chipata?
Flight carbon footprint between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Chipata Airport (CIP)
On average, flying from Bulawayo to Chipata generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bulawayo to Chipata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Chipata Airport (CIP).
Airport information
| Origin | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bulawayo |
| Country: | Zimbabwe  |
| IATA Code: | BUQ |
| ICAO Code: | FVBU |
| Coordinates: | 20°1′2″S, 28°37′4″E |
| Destination | Chipata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chipata |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | CIP |
| ICAO Code: | FLCP |
| Coordinates: | 13°33′29″S, 32°35′13″E |