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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Zurich?

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

Zurich Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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3114
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Distance from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh. 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 Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh?

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

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

On average, flying from Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Zurich to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Airport information

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