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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 1339 miles / 2155 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 13 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.238 miles
  • 2155.294 kilometers
  • 1163.766 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
  • 1336.937 miles
  • 2151.592 kilometers
  • 1161.767 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E