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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 1318 miles / 2121 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 1786 miles / 2874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 53 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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1318
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2121
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1145
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Distance from Sharjah to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.638 miles
  • 2120.533 kilometers
  • 1144.996 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
  • 1315.415 miles
  • 2116.955 kilometers
  • 1143.064 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 Sharjah to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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