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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 4909 miles / 7900 kilometers / 4266 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 6535 miles / 10517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 25 minutes.

Hong Kong International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Hong Kong to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4909.135 miles
  • 7900.487 kilometers
  • 4265.921 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
  • 4900.934 miles
  • 7887.288 kilometers
  • 4258.795 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 Hong Kong to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″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