How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 3297 miles / 5307 kilometers / 2865 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3297.356 miles
- 5306.579 kilometers
- 2865.324 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- 3296.355 miles
- 5304.969 kilometers
- 2864.454 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 Colombo to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Colombo to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 816 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sharm el-Sheikh |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | SSH |
| ICAO Code: | HESH |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E |