How far is Chipata from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 1656 miles / 2666 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Chipata (CIP) is 2056 miles / 3309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 43 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Chipata Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Chipata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Chipata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1656.344 miles
- 2665.628 kilometers
- 1439.324 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- 1660.220 miles
- 2671.864 kilometers
- 1442.691 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 Cape Town to Chipata?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Chipata Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Chipata?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chipata Airport (CIP)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Chipata generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Chipata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chipata Airport (CIP).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Chipata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chipata |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | CIP |
| ICAO Code: | FLCP |
| Coordinates: | 13°33′29″S, 32°35′13″E |