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How far is Chipata from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 82 miles / 132 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Chipata (CIP) is 111 miles / 178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 13 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Chipata Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Chipata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 81.808 miles
  • 131.657 kilometers
  • 71.089 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
  • 81.721 miles
  • 131.517 kilometers
  • 71.013 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 Lilongwe to Chipata?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Chipata Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Chipata?

There is no time difference between Lilongwe and Chipata.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Chipata Airport (CIP)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Chipata generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lilongwe to Chipata

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

Airport information

Origin Lilongwe International Airport
City: Lilongwe
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: LLW
ICAO Code: FWKI
Coordinates: 13°47′21″S, 33°46′51″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