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How far is Chipata from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 814 miles / 1310 kilometers / 707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Chipata (CIP) is 1483 miles / 2387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 19 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Chipata Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Chipata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 813.887 miles
  • 1309.824 kilometers
  • 707.248 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
  • 818.053 miles
  • 1316.529 kilometers
  • 710.869 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 Kigali to Chipata?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Chipata Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Chipata?

There is no time difference between Kigali and Chipata.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Chipata Airport (CIP)

On average, flying from Kigali to Chipata generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Chipata

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

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″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