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How far is Kirkwall from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 2777 miles / 4469 kilometers / 2413 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2776.678 miles
  • 4468.629 kilometers
  • 2412.867 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
  • 2775.076 miles
  • 4466.052 kilometers
  • 2411.475 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 Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Kirkwall generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 678 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 Kirkwall

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

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 Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W