How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Hambantota?
The distance between Hambantota (Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 3402 miles / 5475 kilometers / 2956 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hambantota (HRI) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 5476 miles / 8812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 114 hours 28 minutes.
Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Hambantota to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hambantota to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3402.187 miles
- 5475.289 kilometers
- 2956.420 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- 3401.297 miles
- 5473.858 kilometers
- 2955.647 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 Hambantota to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hambantota and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Hambantota to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hambantota to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hambantota |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | HRI |
| ICAO Code: | VCRI |
| Coordinates: | 6°17′4″N, 81°7′26″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 |