Driving from Kafue to Chipata
Chipata lies 536 km (333 mi) north-east of Kafue, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 654 km (406 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kafue | Chipata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 104,174 | 327,059 |
| Elevation | 996 m (3,268 ft) | 1,147 m (3,763 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book car hire from Kafue to Chipata
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Staying in Chipata
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Common questions
How far is Chipata from Kafue?
536 km (333 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kafue; by road roughly 654 km (406 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kafue to Chipata by car?
About 8 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kafue and Chipata?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.