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How far is Polokwane from Chipata?

The distance between Chipata (Chipata Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 737 miles / 1185 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chipata (CIP) to Polokwane (PTG) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 12 minutes.

Chipata Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Chipata to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.552 miles
  • 1185.365 kilometers
  • 640.046 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
  • 739.565 miles
  • 1190.215 kilometers
  • 642.664 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Chipata Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chipata and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Chipata and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Chipata Airport (CIP) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Chipata to Polokwane generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 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 Polokwane

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

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E