How far is Socotra from Mukalla?

The distance between Mukalla (Riyan Airport) and Socotra (Socotra Airport) is 335 miles / 539 kilometers / 291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mukalla (RIY) to Socotra (SCT) is 394 miles / 634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 51 minutes.

Distance from Mukalla to Socotra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 335.088 miles
• 539.272 kilometers
• 291.183 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

• 335.022 miles
• 539.166 kilometers
• 291.126 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 Socotra?

The estimated flight time from Riyan Airport to Socotra Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mukalla and Socotra?

There is no time difference between Mukalla and Socotra.

Flight carbon footprint between Riyan Airport (RIY) and Socotra Airport (SCT)

On average, flying from Mukalla to Socotra generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 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 Socotra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riyan Airport (RIY) and Socotra Airport (SCT).

Airport information

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

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

Airlines flying from Mukalla (RIY) to Socotra (SCT)

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