How far is Socotra from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Socotra (Socotra Airport) is 1509 miles / 2429 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Socotra Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Socotra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Socotra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1509.230 miles
- 2428.869 kilometers
- 1311.485 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- 1511.517 miles
- 2432.550 kilometers
- 1313.472 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 Nairobi to Socotra?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Socotra Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Socotra?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Socotra Airport (SCT)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Socotra generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Socotra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Socotra Airport (SCT).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Socotra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Socotra |
| Country: | Yemen  |
| IATA Code: | SCT |
| ICAO Code: | OYSQ |
| Coordinates: | 12°37′50″N, 53°54′20″E |