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How far is Zurich from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1934.890 miles
  • 3113.903 kilometers
  • 1681.373 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
  • 1934.229 miles
  • 3112.840 kilometers
  • 1680.799 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Zurich Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Zurich generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 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 Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E