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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 4844 miles / 7795 kilometers / 4209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 6433 miles / 10353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 23 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4843.855 miles
  • 7795.430 kilometers
  • 4209.195 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
  • 4835.588 miles
  • 7782.124 kilometers
  • 4202.011 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 Guangzhou to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 564 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 564 kilograms equals 1 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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