How far is Lamu from Zanzibar?
The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 297 miles / 477 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Manda Airport
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Distance from Zanzibar to Lamu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zanzibar to Lamu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 296.570 miles
- 477.283 kilometers
- 257.712 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- 297.912 miles
- 479.443 kilometers
- 258.879 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 Zanzibar to Lamu?
The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Manda Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Lamu?
Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Manda Airport (LAU)
On average, flying from Zanzibar to Lamu generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Lamu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Manda Airport (LAU).
Airport information
| Origin | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zanzibar |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | ZNZ |
| ICAO Code: | HTZA |
| Coordinates: | 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″E |
| Destination | Manda Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lamu |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | LAU |
| ICAO Code: | HKLU |
| Coordinates: | 2°15′8″S, 40°54′47″E |