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How far is Massawa from Socotra?

The distance between Socotra (Socotra Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.

Socotra Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Socotra to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 996.981 miles
  • 1604.486 kilometers
  • 866.353 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
  • 995.945 miles
  • 1602.818 kilometers
  • 865.453 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Socotra Airport to Massawa International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Socotra and Massawa?

There is no time difference between Socotra and Massawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Socotra Airport (SCT) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Socotra to Massawa generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Socotra to Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E