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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 2425 miles / 3903 kilometers / 2107 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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2425
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3903
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2107
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Distance from London to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2425.116 miles
  • 3902.846 kilometers
  • 2107.368 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
  • 2423.418 miles
  • 3900.113 kilometers
  • 2105.893 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 London to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from London to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
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