How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Socotra?
The distance between Socotra (Socotra Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 1644 miles / 2646 kilometers / 1429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Socotra (SCT) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 2339 miles / 3764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 31 minutes.
Socotra Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Socotra to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Socotra to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1643.932 miles
- 2645.652 kilometers
- 1428.538 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- 1645.412 miles
- 2648.033 kilometers
- 1429.824 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 Socotra to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Socotra Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Socotra and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Socotra Airport (SCT) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Socotra to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Socotra to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Socotra Airport (SCT) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Socotra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Socotra |
| Country: | Yemen  |
| IATA Code: | SCT |
| ICAO Code: | OYSQ |
| Coordinates: | 12°37′50″N, 53°54′20″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 |