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How far is Almaty from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 2588 miles / 4165 kilometers / 2249 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Almaty (ALA) is 3273 miles / 5267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 44 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Almaty International Airport

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2588
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4165
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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Almaty

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2588.107 miles
  • 4165.154 kilometers
  • 2249.003 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
  • 2584.213 miles
  • 4158.887 kilometers
  • 2245.619 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 Almaty?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Almaty International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Almaty generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Almaty

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

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 Almaty International Airport
City: Almaty
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: ALA
ICAO Code: UAAA
Coordinates: 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E