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How far is Lamu from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 4423 miles / 7118 kilometers / 3843 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Manda Airport

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Distance from London to Lamu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4422.765 miles
  • 7117.751 kilometers
  • 3843.278 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
  • 4430.969 miles
  • 7130.953 kilometers
  • 3850.406 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 London to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Manda Airport is 8 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from London to Lamu generates about 510 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 510 kilograms equals 1 123 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Lamu

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manda Airport (LAU).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
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