How far is Lamu from Maputo?

The distance between Maputo (Maputo International Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 1719 miles / 2767 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maputo (MPM) to Lamu (LAU) is 2537 miles / 4083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 27 minutes.

Distance from Maputo to Lamu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1719.373 miles
• 2767.063 kilometers
• 1494.094 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

• 1726.667 miles
• 2778.801 kilometers
• 1500.433 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 Maputo to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from Maputo International Airport to Manda Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maputo and Lamu?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from Maputo to Lamu generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maputo to Lamu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Manda Airport (LAU).

Airport information

Origin	Maputo International Airport
City:	Maputo
Country:	Mozambique
IATA Code:	MPM
ICAO Code:	FQMA
Coordinates:	25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″E

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