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How far is Chipata from Mzuzu?

The distance between Mzuzu (Mzuzu Airport) and Chipata (Chipata Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Chipata (CIP) is 258 miles / 416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 19 minutes.

Mzuzu Airport – Chipata Airport

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174
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Distance from Mzuzu to Chipata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 174.258 miles
  • 280.441 kilometers
  • 151.426 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
  • 174.814 miles
  • 281.335 kilometers
  • 151.909 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 Mzuzu to Chipata?

The estimated flight time from Mzuzu Airport to Chipata Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mzuzu and Chipata?

There is no time difference between Mzuzu and Chipata.

Flight carbon footprint between Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) and Chipata Airport (CIP)

On average, flying from Mzuzu to Chipata generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mzuzu to Chipata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) and Chipata Airport (CIP).

Airport information

Origin Mzuzu Airport
City: Mzuzu
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: ZZU
ICAO Code: FWUU
Coordinates: 11°26′40″S, 34°0′42″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