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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Hamburg?

The distance between Hamburg (Hamburg Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

Hamburg Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Hamburg to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2161.228 miles
  • 3478.159 kilometers
  • 1878.056 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
  • 2161.304 miles
  • 3478.282 kilometers
  • 1878.122 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 Hamburg to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Hamburg Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Hamburg to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hamburg to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Airport information

Origin Hamburg Airport
City: Hamburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HAM
ICAO Code: EDDH
Coordinates: 53°37′49″N, 9°59′17″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