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How far is Kish Island from Sana'a?

The distance between Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) and Kish Island (Kish International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

Sanaa International Airport – Kish International Airport

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987
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1588
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857
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Flight time duration
2 h 22 min
CO2 emission
150 kg

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Distance from Sana'a to Kish Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sana'a to Kish Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.727 miles
  • 1587.984 kilometers
  • 857.443 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
  • 988.624 miles
  • 1591.036 kilometers
  • 859.091 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 Sana'a to Kish Island?

The estimated flight time from Sanaa International Airport to Kish International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanaa International Airport (SAH) and Kish International Airport (KIH)

On average, flying from Sana'a to Kish Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sana'a to Kish Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanaa International Airport (SAH) and Kish International Airport (KIH).

Airport information

Origin Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E
Destination Kish International Airport
City: Kish Island
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: KIH
ICAO Code: OIBK
Coordinates: 26°31′34″N, 53°58′48″E