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How far is Abha from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Abha (Abha International Airport) is 851 miles / 1370 kilometers / 740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Abha (AHB) is 1270 miles / 2044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 5 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Abha International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Abha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 851.122 miles
  • 1369.748 kilometers
  • 739.605 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
  • 852.728 miles
  • 1372.333 kilometers
  • 741.000 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 Abha?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Abha International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Abha International Airport (AHB)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Abha generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Abha

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

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 Abha International Airport
City: Abha
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: AHB
ICAO Code: OEAB
Coordinates: 18°14′25″N, 42°39′23″E