How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 790 miles / 1271 kilometers / 686 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 49 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 789.775 miles
- 1271.019 kilometers
- 686.295 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- 788.663 miles
- 1269.230 kilometers
- 685.329 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 Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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 |