How far is Lamu from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 8534 miles / 13735 kilometers / 7416 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Lamu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8534.404 miles
• 13734.791 kilometers
• 7416.194 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

• 8528.770 miles
• 13725.725 kilometers
• 7411.298 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 Des Moines to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Manda Airport is 16 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lamu?

The time difference between Des Moines and Lamu is 9 hours. Lamu is 9 hours ahead of Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Lamu generates about 1 077 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 077 kilograms equals 2 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Lamu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Manda Airport (LAU).

Airport information

Origin	Des Moines International Airport
City:	Des Moines, IA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DSM
ICAO Code:	KDSM
Coordinates:	41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W

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