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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 6942 miles / 11173 kilometers / 6033 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6942.454 miles
  • 11172.796 kilometers
  • 6032.827 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
  • 6928.497 miles
  • 11150.335 kilometers
  • 6020.699 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 Vancouver to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 13 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination 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