How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 7816 miles / 12579 kilometers / 6792 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7816.327 miles
- 12579.159 kilometers
- 6792.202 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- 7803.148 miles
- 12557.949 kilometers
- 6780.750 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 Los Angeles to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |