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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 1309 miles / 2107 kilometers / 1138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 32 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1309.464 miles
  • 2107.378 kilometers
  • 1137.893 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
  • 1307.266 miles
  • 2103.841 kilometers
  • 1135.983 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 Dubai to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Dubai to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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