How far is Lamu from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 9007 miles / 14495 kilometers / 7827 nautical miles.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Manda Airport
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Distance from Houston to Lamu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Lamu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9007.056 miles
- 14495.451 kilometers
- 7826.918 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- 8999.582 miles
- 14483.423 kilometers
- 7820.423 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 Houston to Lamu?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Manda Airport is 17 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Lamu?
The time difference between Houston and Lamu is 9 hours. Lamu is 9 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Manda Airport (LAU)
On average, flying from Houston to Lamu generates about 1 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 148 kilograms equals 2 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Lamu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Manda Airport (LAU).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| Destination | Manda Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lamu |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | LAU |
| ICAO Code: | HKLU |
| Coordinates: | 2°15′8″S, 40°54′47″E |