How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 7250 miles / 11667 kilometers / 6300 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7249.848 miles
- 11667.500 kilometers
- 6299.946 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- 7237.283 miles
- 11647.278 kilometers
- 6289.027 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 Houston to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 14 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Houston to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 890 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 890 kilograms equals 1 963 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |