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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 1280 miles / 2060 kilometers / 1112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 1702 miles / 2739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 27 minutes.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1279.778 miles
  • 2059.604 kilometers
  • 1112.097 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
  • 1277.766 miles
  • 2056.365 kilometers
  • 1110.348 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 Abu Dhabi to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″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