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How far is Chipata from Shinyanga?

The distance between Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers / 593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shinyanga (SHY) to Chipata (CIP) is 1181 miles / 1900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 25 minutes.

Shinyanga Airport – Chipata Airport

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1098
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593
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Distance from Shinyanga to Chipata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 682.136 miles
  • 1097.792 kilometers
  • 592.760 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
  • 685.764 miles
  • 1103.631 kilometers
  • 595.913 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 Shinyanga to Chipata?

The estimated flight time from Shinyanga Airport to Chipata Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shinyanga Airport (SHY) and Chipata Airport (CIP)

On average, flying from Shinyanga to Chipata generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shinyanga to Chipata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shinyanga Airport (SHY) and Chipata Airport (CIP).

Airport information

Origin Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″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