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How far is Lamu from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 3612 miles / 5813 kilometers / 3139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Lamu (LAU) is 6986 miles / 11243 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 13 minutes.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Manda Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Lamu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3612.330 miles
  • 5813.482 kilometers
  • 3139.029 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
  • 3618.699 miles
  • 5823.731 kilometers
  • 3144.563 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 Algiers to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Manda Airport is 7 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from Algiers to Lamu generates about 408 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 408 kilograms equals 900 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Lamu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Manda Airport (LAU).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″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