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How far is Al Ghaydah from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Al Ghaydah (Al Ghaydah Airport) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Al Ghaydah (AAY) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 17 minutes.

Muscat International Airport – Al Ghaydah Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Al Ghaydah

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muscat to Al Ghaydah. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 645.705 miles
  • 1039.162 kilometers
  • 561.103 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
  • 647.120 miles
  • 1041.439 kilometers
  • 562.332 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 Muscat to Al Ghaydah?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Al Ghaydah Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Al Ghaydah Airport (AAY)

On average, flying from Muscat to Al Ghaydah generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Al Ghaydah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Al Ghaydah Airport (AAY).

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″E
Destination Al Ghaydah Airport
City: Al Ghaydah
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: AAY
ICAO Code: OYGD
Coordinates: 16°11′30″N, 52°10′29″E