How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 6257 miles / 10070 kilometers / 5437 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6257.257 miles
- 10070.078 kilometers
- 5437.407 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- 6245.183 miles
- 10050.648 kilometers
- 5426.916 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 Raleigh to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 12 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 752 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 752 kilograms equals 1 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Raleigh to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |