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How far is Mukalla from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Mukalla (Riyan Airport) is 846 miles / 1361 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Mukalla (RIY) is 1083 miles / 1743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 21 minutes.

Muscat International Airport – Riyan Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Mukalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 845.923 miles
  • 1361.381 kilometers
  • 735.087 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
  • 847.348 miles
  • 1363.675 kilometers
  • 736.326 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 Muscat to Mukalla?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Riyan Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Riyan Airport (RIY)

On average, flying from Muscat to Mukalla generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 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 Mukalla

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

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 Riyan Airport
City: Mukalla
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: RIY
ICAO Code: OYRN
Coordinates: 14°39′45″N, 49°22′30″E