How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 2021 miles / 3253 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2021.381 miles
- 3253.098 kilometers
- 1756.532 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- 2031.165 miles
- 3268.843 kilometers
- 1765.034 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 Nairobi to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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 |