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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Abha?

The distance between Abha (Abha International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 851 miles / 1370 kilometers / 740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abha (AHB) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 1271 miles / 2046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 4 minutes.

Abha International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Abha to Sharm el-Sheikh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abha to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 851.122 miles
  • 1369.748 kilometers
  • 739.605 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
  • 852.728 miles
  • 1372.333 kilometers
  • 741.000 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 Abha to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Abha International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abha International Airport (AHB) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Abha to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abha to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abha International Airport (AHB) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Abha International Airport
City: Abha
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: AHB
ICAO Code: OEAB
Coordinates: 18°14′25″N, 42°39′23″E
Destination Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E