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How far is Lilongwe from Chipata?

The distance between Chipata (Chipata Airport) and Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) is 82 miles / 132 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chipata (CIP) to Lilongwe (LLW) is 111 miles / 178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 13 minutes.

Chipata Airport – Lilongwe International Airport

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Distance from Chipata to Lilongwe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 81.808 miles
  • 131.657 kilometers
  • 71.089 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
  • 81.721 miles
  • 131.517 kilometers
  • 71.013 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 Lilongwe?

The estimated flight time from Chipata Airport to Lilongwe International Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chipata and Lilongwe?

There is no time difference between Chipata and Lilongwe.

Flight carbon footprint between Chipata Airport (CIP) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)

On average, flying from Chipata to Lilongwe generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 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 Lilongwe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chipata Airport (CIP) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW).

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 Lilongwe International Airport
City: Lilongwe
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: LLW
ICAO Code: FWKI
Coordinates: 13°47′21″S, 33°46′51″E