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How far is Kuqa from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 2877 miles / 4630 kilometers / 2500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Kuqa (KCA) is 3645 miles / 5866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 55 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Kuqa Qiuci Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Kuqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2876.885 miles
  • 4629.898 kilometers
  • 2499.945 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
  • 2871.958 miles
  • 4621.969 kilometers
  • 2495.663 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 Kuqa?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Kuqa generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 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 Kuqa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).

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 Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City: Kuqa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KCA
ICAO Code: ZWKC
Coordinates: 41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E