How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 950 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 950.435 miles
- 1529.576 kilometers
- 825.905 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- 952.202 miles
- 1532.421 kilometers
- 827.441 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 Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″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 |