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How far is Axum from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.354 miles
  • 1597.039 kilometers
  • 862.332 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
  • 996.130 miles
  • 1603.116 kilometers
  • 865.613 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Axum Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Axum generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E