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How far is Mukalla from Kuwait City?

The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Mukalla (Riyan Airport) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers / 874 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Mukalla (RIY) is 1427 miles / 2297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 59 minutes.

Kuwait International Airport – Riyan Airport

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Distance from Kuwait City to Mukalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1006.127 miles
  • 1619.204 kilometers
  • 874.300 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
  • 1010.271 miles
  • 1625.874 kilometers
  • 877.902 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 Kuwait City to Mukalla?

The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Riyan Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Mukalla?

There is no time difference between Kuwait City and Mukalla.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Riyan Airport (RIY)

On average, flying from Kuwait City to Mukalla generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Mukalla

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

Airport information

Origin Kuwait International Airport
City: Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait Flag of Kuwait
IATA Code: KWI
ICAO Code: OKBK
Coordinates: 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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

Airlines flying from Kuwait City (KWI) to Mukalla (RIY)

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