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How far is Islay from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 2771 miles / 4460 kilometers / 2408 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Islay Airport

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4460
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2408
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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2771.144 miles
  • 4459.724 kilometers
  • 2408.058 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
  • 2768.901 miles
  • 4456.114 kilometers
  • 2406.109 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 Islay?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Islay Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Islay generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 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 Islay

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

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 Islay Airport
City: Islay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ILY
ICAO Code: EGPI
Coordinates: 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W