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How far is Socotra from Burao?

The distance between Burao (Burao Airport) and Socotra (Socotra Airport) is 605 miles / 974 kilometers / 526 nautical miles.

Burao Airport – Socotra Airport

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Distance from Burao to Socotra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Burao to Socotra. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 605.143 miles
  • 973.883 kilometers
  • 525.855 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
  • 604.884 miles
  • 973.466 kilometers
  • 525.629 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 Burao to Socotra?

The estimated flight time from Burao Airport to Socotra Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Burao and Socotra?

There is no time difference between Burao and Socotra.

Flight carbon footprint between Burao Airport (BUO) and Socotra Airport (SCT)

On average, flying from Burao to Socotra generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Burao to Socotra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Burao Airport (BUO) and Socotra Airport (SCT).

Airport information

Origin Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E
Destination Socotra Airport
City: Socotra
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SCT
ICAO Code: OYSQ
Coordinates: 12°37′50″N, 53°54′20″E