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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 1988 miles / 3199 kilometers / 1727 nautical miles.

Geneva Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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3199
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1727
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Distance from Geneva to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1987.865 miles
  • 3199.159 kilometers
  • 1727.408 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
  • 1986.636 miles
  • 3197.180 kilometers
  • 1726.339 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 Geneva to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Geneva to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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