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How far is Sharjah from Mukalla?

The distance between Mukalla (Riyan Airport) and Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) is 835 miles / 1344 kilometers / 726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mukalla (RIY) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 1259 miles / 2026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 59 minutes.

Riyan Airport – Sharjah International Airport

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835
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726
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Distance from Mukalla to Sharjah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 834.985 miles
  • 1343.778 kilometers
  • 725.582 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
  • 837.544 miles
  • 1347.896 kilometers
  • 727.806 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 Sharjah?

The estimated flight time from Riyan Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riyan Airport (RIY) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

On average, flying from Mukalla to Sharjah generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Sharjah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riyan Airport (RIY) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

Airport information

Origin Riyan Airport
City: Mukalla
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: RIY
ICAO Code: OYRN
Coordinates: 14°39′45″N, 49°22′30″E
Destination Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E