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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 5118 miles / 8236 kilometers / 4447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 6334 miles / 10194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 10 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5117.917 miles
  • 8236.489 kilometers
  • 4447.348 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
  • 5108.218 miles
  • 8220.880 kilometers
  • 4438.920 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 Shanghai to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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