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How far is Massawa from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 904.788 miles
  • 1456.115 kilometers
  • 786.239 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
  • 907.933 miles
  • 1461.177 kilometers
  • 788.973 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Massawa generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E