Current Date And Time In Lamu, Kenya
Sunday, 12 July 2026
10:25:10 EAT
Capital: Lamu
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 143,920
Area: 0.37 km²
State Code: LA
Find states and regions closest to Lamu in Kenya with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Kenya and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Kenya
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Lamu from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Kilifi County | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Tana River County | 96 mi | 155 km | 84 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Garissa County | 116 mi | 187 km | 101 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mombasa County | 144 mi | 231 km | 125 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Kwale County | 165 mi | 266 km | 144 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Taita Taveta | 182 mi | 292 km | 158 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kitui County | 183 mi | 294 km | 159 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Lower Juba | 200 mi | 323 km | 174 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Pemba North | 206 mi | 332 km | 179 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Makueni County | 208 mi | 334 km | 180 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Lamu by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lamu supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Uganda | 400 mi | 643 km | 347 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tanzania | 485 mi | 781 km | 421 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Rwanda | 570 mi | 918 km | 495 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Burundi | 598 mi | 963 km | 519 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Ethiopia | 658 mi | 1,059 km | 571 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Lamu. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Lamu (You) | Kenya | 143,920 | 0 | 9.19 |
| Kilifi County | Kenya | 1,600,000 | 12,246 | 130.60 |
| Tana River County | Kenya | 380,000 | 35,376 | 10.70 |
| Garissa County | Kenya | 950,000 | 45,720 | 20.80 |
| Mombasa County | Kenya | 1,480,000 | 230 | 6,443.00 |
| Kwale County | Kenya | 900,000 | 8,270 | 108.80 |
| Taita Taveta | Kenya | — | 17,084 | — |
| Kitui County | Kenya | 1,300,000 | 24,385 | 42.60 |
| Lower Juba | Somalia | 815,000 | 42,876 | 19.00 |
| Pemba North | Tanzania | 211,732 | 574 | 202.85 |
| Makueni County | Kenya | 1,100,000 | 8,009 | 137.40 |
How does Lamu rank within Kenya? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Lamu appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Nairobi County | 5,200,000 |
| Kiambu County | 2,700,000 |
| Nakuru County | 2,500,000 |
| Kakamega County | 2,000,000 |
| Bungoma County | 1,800,000 |
| Meru County | 1,650,000 |
| Kilifi County | 1,600,000 |
| Machakos County | 1,550,000 |
| Mombasa County | 1,480,000 |
| Kisii County | 1,400,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Turkana County | 68,680 |
| Marsabit County | 66,923 |
| Wajir County | 55,841 |
| Garissa County | 45,720 |
| Tana River County | 35,376 |
| Mandera County | 25,798 |
| Isiolo County | 25,336 |
| Kitui County | 24,385 |
| Kajiado County | 21,293 |
| Samburu County | 20,183 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Nairobi County | 7,471.30 |
| Mombasa County | 6,443.00 |
| Vihiga County | 1,154.50 |
| Kisii County | 1,062.30 |
| Kiambu County | 1,061.60 |
| Bungoma County | 815.60 |
| Nyamira county | 778.20 |
| Kakamega County | 659.20 |
| Kisumu County | 623.20 |
| Busia County | 531.20 |
Lamu is a state or region within Kenya in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Lamu is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Lamu by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Kenya page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Lamu using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Lamu.
Knowing the distance from Lamu to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Kenya. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Lamu map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Lamu to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Lamu table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Lamu below the states table, or compare all Kenya states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Kenya state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.