How far is Socotra from Sharjah?
The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Socotra (Socotra Airport) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers / 764 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Socotra (SCT) is 1648 miles / 2653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 140 hours 44 minutes.
Sharjah International Airport – Socotra Airport
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Distance from Sharjah to Socotra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharjah to Socotra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 879.705 miles
- 1415.749 kilometers
- 764.443 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- 883.601 miles
- 1422.018 kilometers
- 767.828 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 Sharjah to Socotra?
The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Socotra Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Socotra?
The time difference between Sharjah and Socotra is 1 hour. Socotra is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Socotra Airport (SCT)
On average, flying from Sharjah to Socotra generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharjah to Socotra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Socotra Airport (SCT).
Airport information
| Origin | Sharjah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sharjah |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | SHJ |
| ICAO Code: | OMSJ |
| Coordinates: | 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E |
| Destination | Socotra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Socotra |
| Country: | Yemen  |
| IATA Code: | SCT |
| ICAO Code: | OYSQ |
| Coordinates: | 12°37′50″N, 53°54′20″E |