How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 1145 miles / 1842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 38 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 828.972 miles
- 1334.101 kilometers
- 720.357 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- 827.457 miles
- 1331.662 kilometers
- 719.040 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 Kuwait City to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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 |
Airlines flying from Kuwait City (KWI) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH)
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