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How far is Kolwezi from Chipata?

The distance between Chipata (Chipata Airport) and Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) is 516 miles / 830 kilometers / 448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chipata (CIP) to Kolwezi (KWZ) is 882 miles / 1420 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 16 minutes.

Chipata Airport – Kolwezi Airport

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Distance from Chipata to Kolwezi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 515.881 miles
  • 830.230 kilometers
  • 448.288 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
  • 515.688 miles
  • 829.919 kilometers
  • 448.121 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 Chipata to Kolwezi?

The estimated flight time from Chipata Airport to Kolwezi Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chipata and Kolwezi?

There is no time difference between Chipata and Kolwezi.

Flight carbon footprint between Chipata Airport (CIP) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)

On average, flying from Chipata to Kolwezi generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chipata to Kolwezi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chipata Airport (CIP) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ).

Airport information

Origin Chipata Airport
City: Chipata
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: CIP
ICAO Code: FLCP
Coordinates: 13°33′29″S, 32°35′13″E
Destination Kolwezi Airport
City: Kolwezi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: KWZ
ICAO Code: FZQM
Coordinates: 10°45′57″S, 25°30′20″E