How far is Lamu from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 1989 miles / 3201 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Lamu (LAU) is 2883 miles / 4640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 22 minutes.

Distance from Durban to Lamu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1989.150 miles
• 3201.227 kilometers
• 1728.524 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

• 1997.212 miles
• 3214.201 kilometers
• 1735.530 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 Durban to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Manda Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Lamu?

The time difference between Durban and Lamu is 1 hour. Lamu is 1 hour ahead of Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from Durban to Lamu generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Lamu

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Manda Airport (LAU).

Airport information

Origin	King Shaka International Airport
City:	Durban
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	DUR
ICAO Code:	FALE
Coordinates:	29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E

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