How far is it from Chingola to Mbala?

The distance between Chingola and Mbala is 467 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chingola to Mbala?

The drive from Chingola to Mbala takes approximately 11 h 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Chingola to Mbala covers 467 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 50 min.

Mbala lies roughly to the north-east of Chingola.

The drive from Chingola to Mbala mainly follows RN36, M3, M1. The longest single stretch is 253 mi on M3.

Towns on the route from Chingola to Mbala include Chambishi, Mansa, Mungwi.

Distance: 467 miDuration: 11 h 50 min

Driving from Chingola to Mbala takes about 11 h 50 min via M3. The distance is 467 mi. The straight-line distance is 348 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 467 mi

The return trip from Mbala to Chingola covers roughly the same distance, 467 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Chingola to Mbala?: The distance between Chingola and Mbala is 467 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chingola to Mbala?: The drive from Chingola to Mbala takes approximately 11 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Chingola to Mbala?: The fastest route from Chingola to Mbala covers 467 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 50 min.
Which direction is Mbala from Chingola?: Mbala lies roughly to the north-east of Chingola.
Which roads does the route from Chingola to Mbala follow?: The drive from Chingola to Mbala mainly follows RN36, M3, M1. The longest single stretch is 253 mi on M3.
Which towns do you pass between Chingola and Mbala?: Towns on the route from Chingola to Mbala include Chambishi, Mansa, Mungwi.