How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 936 miles / 1507 kilometers / 814 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 1381 miles / 2223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 36 minutes.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 936.354 miles
- 1506.916 kilometers
- 813.670 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- 938.169 miles
- 1509.837 kilometers
- 815.247 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 Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″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 |