How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 2404 miles / 3869 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from London to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2404.156 miles
- 3869.115 kilometers
- 2089.155 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- 2402.470 miles
- 3866.401 kilometers
- 2087.689 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 London to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from London to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH)
| easyJet |
| Transavia France |