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How far is Lamu from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Lamu (Manda Airport) is 3943 miles / 6346 kilometers / 3427 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Manda Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Lamu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3943.176 miles
  • 6345.927 kilometers
  • 3426.527 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
  • 3952.513 miles
  • 6360.953 kilometers
  • 3434.640 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 Zurich to Lamu?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Manda Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Manda Airport (LAU)

On average, flying from Zurich to Lamu generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 990 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Lamu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Manda Airport (LAU).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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