How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Zanzibar?
The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Zanzibar to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zanzibar to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2373.271 miles
- 3819.409 kilometers
- 2062.316 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- 2384.816 miles
- 3837.989 kilometers
- 2072.349 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 Zanzibar to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Zanzibar to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zanzibar |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | ZNZ |
| ICAO Code: | HTZA |
| Coordinates: | 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″E |
| Destination | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sharm el-Sheikh |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | SSH |
| ICAO Code: | HESH |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E |