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How far is Astana from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Astana (Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport) is 2497 miles / 4018 kilometers / 2170 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Astana (NQZ) is 3629 miles / 5841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 42 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Astana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2496.845 miles
  • 4018.283 kilometers
  • 2169.699 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
  • 2494.749 miles
  • 4014.910 kilometers
  • 2167.878 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 Astana?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Astana generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 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 Astana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).

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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
City: Astana
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: NQZ
ICAO Code: UACC
Coordinates: 51°1′19″N, 71°28′0″E