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How far is Chipata from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 910 miles / 1465 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chipata (CIP) is 1187 miles / 1910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 29 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Chipata Airport

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910
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Distance from Johannesburg to Chipata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 910.143 miles
  • 1464.733 kilometers
  • 790.893 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
  • 913.649 miles
  • 1470.376 kilometers
  • 793.940 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 Johannesburg to Chipata?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Chipata Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Chipata?

There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Chipata.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chipata Airport (CIP)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Chipata generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Chipata

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chipata Airport (CIP).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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