How far is Istanbul from Sharm el-Sheikh?
The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 950 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 950.435 miles
- 1529.576 kilometers
- 825.905 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- 952.202 miles
- 1532.421 kilometers
- 827.441 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sharm el-Sheikh |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | SSH |
| ICAO Code: | HESH |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |