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How far is Dubai from Socotra?

The distance between Socotra (Socotra Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 873 miles / 1406 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Socotra (SCT) to Dubai (DXB) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 140 hours 36 minutes.

Socotra Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Socotra to Dubai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Socotra to Dubai. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 873.385 miles
  • 1405.578 kilometers
  • 758.951 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
  • 877.270 miles
  • 1411.829 kilometers
  • 762.326 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 Socotra to Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Socotra Airport to Dubai International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Socotra Airport (SCT) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Socotra to Dubai generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Socotra to Dubai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Socotra Airport (SCT) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Airport information

Origin Socotra Airport
City: Socotra
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SCT
ICAO Code: OYSQ
Coordinates: 12°37′50″N, 53°54′20″E
Destination Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E