How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 3120 miles / 5021 kilometers / 2711 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chennai (MAA) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 5872 miles / 9450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 27 minutes.
Chennai International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Chennai to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chennai to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3120.078 miles
- 5021.280 kilometers
- 2711.274 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- 3117.294 miles
- 5016.798 kilometers
- 2708.854 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 Chennai to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Chennai to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 769 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chennai to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″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 |