How far is Socotra from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Socotra (Socotra Airport) is 873 miles / 1406 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Socotra (SCT) is 1640 miles / 2640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 140 hours 33 minutes.

Distance from Dubai to Socotra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 873.385 miles
• 1405.578 kilometers
• 758.951 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

• 877.270 miles
• 1411.829 kilometers
• 762.326 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 Dubai to Socotra?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Socotra Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Socotra?

The time difference between Dubai and Socotra is 1 hour. Socotra is 1 hour behind Dubai.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Socotra Airport (SCT)

On average, flying from Dubai to Socotra generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Socotra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Socotra Airport (SCT).

Airport information

Origin	Dubai International Airport
City:	Dubai
Country:	United Arab Emirates
IATA Code:	DXB
ICAO Code:	OMDB
Coordinates:	25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E

Destination	Socotra Airport
City:	Socotra
Country:	Yemen
IATA Code:	SCT
ICAO Code:	OYSQ
Coordinates:	12°37′50″N, 53°54′20″E