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How far is Abu Dhabi from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 1280 miles / 2060 kilometers / 1112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1279.778 miles
  • 2059.604 kilometers
  • 1112.097 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
  • 1277.766 miles
  • 2056.365 kilometers
  • 1110.348 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 Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Abu Dhabi generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 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 Abu Dhabi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

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 Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E