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How far is Lusaka from Chipata?

The distance between Chipata (Chipata Airport) and Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) is 303 miles / 487 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chipata (CIP) to Lusaka (LUN) is 349 miles / 562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.

Chipata Airport – Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

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Distance from Chipata to Lusaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 302.614 miles
  • 487.011 kilometers
  • 262.965 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
  • 302.524 miles
  • 486.865 kilometers
  • 262.886 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 Chipata to Lusaka?

The estimated flight time from Chipata Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chipata and Lusaka?

There is no time difference between Chipata and Lusaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Chipata Airport (CIP) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

On average, flying from Chipata to Lusaka generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chipata to Lusaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chipata Airport (CIP) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).

Airport information

Origin Chipata Airport
City: Chipata
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: CIP
ICAO Code: FLCP
Coordinates: 13°33′29″S, 32°35′13″E
Destination Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E