How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 6075 miles / 9777 kilometers / 5279 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 6075.092 miles
- 9776.913 kilometers
- 5279.111 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- 6063.062 miles
- 9757.553 kilometers
- 5268.657 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 12 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 727 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 727 kilograms equals 1 602 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |