How far is Socotra from Rafha?
The distance between Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) and Socotra (Socotra Airport) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rafha (RAH) to Socotra (SCT) is 1854 miles / 2984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 44 minutes.
Rafha Domestic Airport – Socotra Airport
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Distance from Rafha to Socotra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rafha to Socotra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1346.967 miles
- 2167.733 kilometers
- 1170.482 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- 1350.764 miles
- 2173.844 kilometers
- 1173.782 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 Rafha to Socotra?
The estimated flight time from Rafha Domestic Airport to Socotra Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rafha and Socotra?
Flight carbon footprint between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Socotra Airport (SCT)
On average, flying from Rafha to Socotra generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rafha to Socotra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Socotra Airport (SCT).
Airport information
| Origin | Rafha Domestic Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rafha |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RAH |
| ICAO Code: | OERF |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′35″N, 43°29′26″E |
| Destination | Socotra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Socotra |
| Country: | Yemen  |
| IATA Code: | SCT |
| ICAO Code: | OYSQ |
| Coordinates: | 12°37′50″N, 53°54′20″E |