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How far is Chipata from Lichinga?

The distance between Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 181 miles / 292 kilometers / 158 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lichinga (VXC) to Chipata (CIP) is 360 miles / 580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 54 minutes.

Lichinga Airport – Chipata Airport

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Distance from Lichinga to Chipata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 181.346 miles
  • 291.848 kilometers
  • 157.585 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
  • 181.124 miles
  • 291.491 kilometers
  • 157.392 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 Lichinga to Chipata?

The estimated flight time from Lichinga Airport to Chipata Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lichinga and Chipata?

There is no time difference between Lichinga and Chipata.

Flight carbon footprint between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Chipata Airport (CIP)

On average, flying from Lichinga to Chipata generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lichinga to Chipata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Chipata Airport (CIP).

Airport information

Origin Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″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