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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Burao?

The distance between Burao (Burao Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 1463 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.

Burao Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Burao to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.474 miles
  • 2355.233 kilometers
  • 1271.724 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
  • 1467.904 miles
  • 2362.362 kilometers
  • 1275.574 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 Burao to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Burao Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burao Airport (BUO) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Burao to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Burao to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Airport information

Origin Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″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