How far is Istanbul from Sharm el-Sheikh?
The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 970 miles / 1561 kilometers / 843 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Istanbul (IST) is 1416 miles / 2279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 26 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Istanbul 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)- 970.030 miles
- 1561.111 kilometers
- 842.933 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- 971.822 miles
- 1563.995 kilometers
- 844.490 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 Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Istanbul (IST)
| EgyptAir |
| Turkish Airlines |