How far is Socotra from Medina?
The distance between Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) and Socotra (Socotra Airport) is 1239 miles / 1994 kilometers / 1077 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medina (MED) to Socotra (SCT) is 1757 miles / 2828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 141 hours 7 minutes.
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport – Socotra Airport
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Distance from Medina to Socotra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medina to Socotra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1239.029 miles
- 1994.024 kilometers
- 1076.687 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- 1240.489 miles
- 1996.374 kilometers
- 1077.956 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 Medina to Socotra?
The estimated flight time from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport to Socotra Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medina and Socotra?
Flight carbon footprint between Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Socotra Airport (SCT)
On average, flying from Medina to Socotra generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Medina to Socotra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Socotra Airport (SCT).
Airport information
| Origin | Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medina |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | MED |
| ICAO Code: | OEMA |
| Coordinates: | 24°33′12″N, 39°42′18″E |
| Destination | Socotra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Socotra |
| Country: | Yemen  |
| IATA Code: | SCT |
| ICAO Code: | OYSQ |
| Coordinates: | 12°37′50″N, 53°54′20″E |