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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 4625 miles / 7443 kilometers / 4019 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 5617 miles / 9039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 30 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4624.952 miles
  • 7443.139 kilometers
  • 4018.973 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
  • 4615.746 miles
  • 7428.323 kilometers
  • 4010.973 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 Beijing to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Beijing to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 180 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E