How far is Lamu from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 7827 miles / 12596 kilometers / 6801 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Manda Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lamu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lamu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7826.701 miles
- 12595.854 kilometers
- 6801.217 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- 7821.480 miles
- 12587.452 kilometers
- 6796.680 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 Washington D.C. to Lamu?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Manda Airport is 15 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lamu?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Manda Airport (LAU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lamu generates about 973 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 973 kilograms equals 2 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Lamu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Manda Airport (LAU).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Manda Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lamu |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | LAU |
| ICAO Code: | HKLU |
| Coordinates: | 2°15′8″S, 40°54′47″E |