Distance from Chipata to Zomba
How far is it from Chipata to Zomba? About 216 mi in a straight line and 263 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Chipata and Zomba are about 216 mi (347 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 263 mi (424 km), a drive of about 4 hr 42 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 216 mi / 347 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 263 mi / 424 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 42 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $33 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -14.513, 33.979 |
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
Chipata to Zomba is about 216 mi (347 km) in a straight line, and roughly 263 mi (424 km) by road.