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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Axum?

The distance between Axum (Axum Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

Axum Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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862
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Distance from Axum to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.354 miles
  • 1597.039 kilometers
  • 862.332 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
  • 996.130 miles
  • 1603.116 kilometers
  • 865.613 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 Axum to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Axum Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Axum Airport (AXU) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Axum to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Axum to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Airport information

Origin Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″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