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How far is Socotra from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Socotra (Socotra Airport) is 807 miles / 1299 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Socotra (SCT) is 1476 miles / 2376 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 11 minutes.

Muscat International Airport – Socotra Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Socotra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 806.874 miles
  • 1298.537 kilometers
  • 701.154 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
  • 809.978 miles
  • 1303.533 kilometers
  • 703.851 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 Socotra?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Socotra Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Socotra Airport (SCT)

On average, flying from Muscat to Socotra generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 299 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 Socotra

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

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