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How far is Sharjah from Sana'a?

The distance between Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) and Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sana'a (SAH) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 1435 miles / 2310 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 43 minutes.

Sanaa International Airport – Sharjah International Airport

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Distance from Sana'a to Sharjah

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sana'a to Sharjah. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.087 miles
  • 1604.656 kilometers
  • 866.445 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
  • 998.284 miles
  • 1606.582 kilometers
  • 867.485 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 Sana'a to Sharjah?

The estimated flight time from Sanaa International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanaa International Airport (SAH) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

On average, flying from Sana'a to Sharjah generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sana'a to Sharjah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanaa International Airport (SAH) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

Airport information

Origin Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E
Destination Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E