Distance from Blantyre to Chipata
How far is it from Blantyre to Chipata? About 217 mi in a straight line and 264 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Blantyre and Chipata are about 217 mi (349 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 264 mi (425 km), a drive of about 4 hr 44 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 217 mi / 349 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 264 mi / 425 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 44 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $33 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -14.712, 33.823 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Blantyre to Chipata is about 217 mi (349 km) in a straight line, and roughly 264 mi (425 km) by road.