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How far is Alta from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2935 miles / 4724 kilometers / 2551 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2935.086 miles
  • 4723.564 kilometers
  • 2550.520 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
  • 2934.699 miles
  • 4722.940 kilometers
  • 2550.184 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 Alta?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Alta Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Alta generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sharm el-Sheikh to Alta

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

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 Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E