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How far is Lamu from Nanyuki?

The distance between Nanyuki (Nanyuki Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanyuki (NYK) to Lamu (LAU) is 495 miles / 796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Nanyuki Airport – Manda Airport

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Distance from Nanyuki to Lamu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 307.148 miles
  • 494.307 kilometers
  • 266.904 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
  • 307.301 miles
  • 494.554 kilometers
  • 267.038 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 Nanyuki to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from Nanyuki Airport to Manda Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanyuki and Lamu?

There is no time difference between Nanyuki and Lamu.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanyuki Airport (NYK) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from Nanyuki to Lamu generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanyuki to Lamu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanyuki Airport (NYK) and Manda Airport (LAU).

Airport information

Origin Nanyuki Airport
City: Nanyuki
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NYK
ICAO Code: HKNY
Coordinates: 0°3′44″S, 37°2′27″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