How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 4541 miles / 7308 kilometers / 3946 nautical miles.

Distance from Medan to Sharm el-Sheikh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4541.244 miles
• 7308.423 kilometers
• 3946.233 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

• 4538.730 miles
• 7304.378 kilometers
• 3944.048 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 Medan to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medan and Sharm el-Sheikh?

The time difference between Medan and Sharm el-Sheikh is 5 hours. Sharm el-Sheikh is 5 hours behind Medan.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Medan to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin	Soewondo Air Force Base
City:	Medan
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	MES
ICAO Code:	WIMM
Coordinates:	3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″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