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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 742 miles / 1195 kilometers / 645 nautical miles.

Heraklion International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 742.401 miles
  • 1194.778 kilometers
  • 645.128 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
  • 742.576 miles
  • 1195.060 kilometers
  • 645.281 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 Heraklion to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Heraklion and Sharm el-Sheikh?

There is no time difference between Heraklion and Sharm el-Sheikh.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Heraklion to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Airport information

Origin Heraklion International Airport
City: Heraklion
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: HER
ICAO Code: LGIR
Coordinates: 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″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