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How far is Amman from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Amman (Amman Civil Airport) is 291 miles / 469 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Amman (ADJ) is 355 miles / 571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 0 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Amman Civil Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Amman

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 291.372 miles
  • 468.917 kilometers
  • 253.195 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
  • 292.114 miles
  • 470.113 kilometers
  • 253.840 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Amman?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Amman Civil Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Amman generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Amman Civil Airport (ADJ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Amman Civil Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: ADJ
ICAO Code: OJAM
Coordinates: 31°58′21″N, 35°59′29″E