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How far is Yining from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 2807 miles / 4517 kilometers / 2439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Yining (YIN) is 3523 miles / 5669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 7 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Yining Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Yining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2806.903 miles
  • 4517.273 kilometers
  • 2439.132 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
  • 2802.453 miles
  • 4510.111 kilometers
  • 2435.265 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 Yining?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Yining Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Yining generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 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 Yining

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

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 Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E