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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Galcaio?

The distance between Galcaio (Abdullahi Yusuf Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 1690 miles / 2720 kilometers / 1469 nautical miles.

Abdullahi Yusuf Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Galcaio to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1690.438 miles
  • 2720.496 kilometers
  • 1468.950 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
  • 1695.627 miles
  • 2728.847 kilometers
  • 1473.459 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 Galcaio to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Abdullahi Yusuf Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abdullahi Yusuf Airport (GLK) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Galcaio to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Galcaio to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abdullahi Yusuf Airport (GLK) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Abdullahi Yusuf Airport
City: Galcaio
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: GLK
ICAO Code: HCMR
Coordinates: 6°46′50″N, 47°27′16″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