How far is Lamu from Mtwara?
The distance between Mtwara (Mtwara Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 558 miles / 898 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mtwara (MYW) to Lamu (LAU) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 31 minutes.
Mtwara Airport – Manda Airport
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Distance from Mtwara to Lamu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mtwara to Lamu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 557.959 miles
- 897.949 kilometers
- 484.853 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- 560.985 miles
- 902.818 kilometers
- 487.483 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 Mtwara to Lamu?
The estimated flight time from Mtwara Airport to Manda Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mtwara and Lamu?
Flight carbon footprint between Mtwara Airport (MYW) and Manda Airport (LAU)
On average, flying from Mtwara to Lamu generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mtwara to Lamu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mtwara Airport (MYW) and Manda Airport (LAU).
Airport information
| Origin | Mtwara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mtwara |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | MYW |
| ICAO Code: | HTMT |
| Coordinates: | 10°20′20″S, 40°10′54″E |
| Destination | Manda Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lamu |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | LAU |
| ICAO Code: | HKLU |
| Coordinates: | 2°15′8″S, 40°54′47″E |