How far is Chipata from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers / 775 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Chipata (CIP) is 1261 miles / 2030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 5 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Chipata Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Chipata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Chipata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 892.033 miles
- 1435.588 kilometers
- 775.156 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- 896.207 miles
- 1442.305 kilometers
- 778.782 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 Nairobi to Chipata?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chipata Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Chipata?
The time difference between Nairobi and Chipata is 1 hour. Chipata is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chipata Airport (CIP)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Chipata generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Chipata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chipata Airport (CIP).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Chipata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chipata |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | CIP |
| ICAO Code: | FLCP |
| Coordinates: | 13°33′29″S, 32°35′13″E |