How far is Lamu from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 2889 miles / 4649 kilometers / 2510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Lamu (LAU) is 4031 miles / 6487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Accra to Lamu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2888.921 miles
• 4649.268 kilometers
• 2510.404 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

• 2886.349 miles
• 4645.129 kilometers
• 2508.169 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 Accra to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Manda Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Accra and Lamu?

The time difference between Accra and Lamu is 3 hours. Lamu is 3 hours ahead of Accra.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from Accra to Lamu generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 708 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Lamu

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

Airport information

Origin	Kotoka International Airport
City:	Accra
Country:	Ghana
IATA Code:	ACC
ICAO Code:	DGAA
Coordinates:	5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W

Destination	Manda Airport
City:	Lamu
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	LAU
ICAO Code:	HKLU
Coordinates:	2°15′8″S, 40°54′47″E