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How far is Sana'a from Sharjah?

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

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Sana'a (SAH) is 1542 miles / 2482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 55 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Sanaa International Airport

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Distance from Sharjah to Sana'a

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharjah to Sana'a. 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 Sharjah to Sana'a?

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

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

On average, flying from Sharjah to Sana'a 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 Sharjah to Sana'a

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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