How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 6060 miles / 9753 kilometers / 5266 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6060.228 miles
- 9752.992 kilometers
- 5266.194 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- 6048.231 miles
- 9733.684 kilometers
- 5255.769 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 Washington D.C. to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 11 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 725 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 725 kilograms equals 1 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| 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 |