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How far is Chipata from Matadi?

The distance between Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 1409 miles / 2268 kilometers / 1225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matadi (MAT) to Chipata (CIP) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 28 minutes.

Matadi Tshimpi Airport – Chipata Airport

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1409
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2268
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1225
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Distance from Matadi to Chipata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1409.198 miles
  • 2267.885 kilometers
  • 1224.560 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
  • 1408.805 miles
  • 2267.252 kilometers
  • 1224.218 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 Matadi to Chipata?

The estimated flight time from Matadi Tshimpi Airport to Chipata Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Chipata Airport (CIP)

On average, flying from Matadi to Chipata generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matadi to Chipata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Chipata Airport (CIP).

Airport information

Origin Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″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