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How far is Assab from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 1155 miles / 1859 kilometers / 1004 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Assab International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1155.428 miles
  • 1859.480 kilometers
  • 1004.039 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
  • 1158.994 miles
  • 1865.221 kilometers
  • 1007.139 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 Assab?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Assab International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Assab generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 352 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 Assab

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

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 Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E