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How far is Kuwait City from Mukalla?

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

The driving distance from Mukalla (RIY) to Kuwait City (KWI) is 1422 miles / 2288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 55 minutes.

Riyan Airport – Kuwait International Airport

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Distance from Mukalla to Kuwait City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mukalla to Kuwait City. 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 Mukalla to Kuwait City?

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

What is the time difference between Mukalla and Kuwait City?

There is no time difference between Mukalla and Kuwait City.

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

On average, flying from Mukalla to Kuwait City 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 Mukalla to Kuwait City

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

Airport information

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

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

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