How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 6378 miles / 10264 kilometers / 5542 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6377.798 miles
- 10264.071 kilometers
- 5542.155 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- 6365.058 miles
- 10243.567 kilometers
- 5531.084 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 Chicago to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 12 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Chicago to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 768 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 768 kilograms equals 1 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |