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How far is Mukalla from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Mukalla (Riyan Airport) is 835 miles / 1344 kilometers / 726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Mukalla (RIY) is 1255 miles / 2020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 54 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Riyan Airport

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Distance from Sharjah to Mukalla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharjah to Mukalla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 834.985 miles
  • 1343.778 kilometers
  • 725.582 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
  • 837.544 miles
  • 1347.896 kilometers
  • 727.806 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 Sharjah to Mukalla?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Riyan Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Riyan Airport (RIY)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Mukalla generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharjah to Mukalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Riyan Airport (RIY).

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E
Destination Riyan Airport
City: Mukalla
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: RIY
ICAO Code: OYRN
Coordinates: 14°39′45″N, 49°22′30″E