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How far is Lamu from Kisumu?

The distance between Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 453 miles / 729 kilometers / 393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kisumu (KIS) to Lamu (LAU) is 626 miles / 1007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.

Kisumu International Airport – Manda Airport

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Distance from Kisumu to Lamu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kisumu to Lamu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 452.813 miles
  • 728.732 kilometers
  • 393.484 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
  • 452.636 miles
  • 728.447 kilometers
  • 393.330 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 Kisumu to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from Kisumu International Airport to Manda Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kisumu and Lamu?

There is no time difference between Kisumu and Lamu.

Flight carbon footprint between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from Kisumu to Lamu generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kisumu to Lamu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Manda Airport (LAU).

Airport information

Origin Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E
Destination Manda Airport
City: Lamu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: LAU
ICAO Code: HKLU
Coordinates: 2°15′8″S, 40°54′47″E