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How far is Taif from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Taif (Taif Regional Airport) is 986 miles / 1587 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Taif (TIF) is 1148 miles / 1848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Taif Regional Airport

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986
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857
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Distance from Sharjah to Taif

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.412 miles
  • 1587.477 kilometers
  • 857.169 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
  • 985.192 miles
  • 1585.513 kilometers
  • 856.108 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 Taif?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Taif Regional Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Taif Regional Airport (TIF)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Taif generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Taif

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Taif Regional Airport (TIF).

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 Taif Regional Airport
City: Taif
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: TIF
ICAO Code: OETF
Coordinates: 21°29′0″N, 40°32′39″E

Airlines flying from Sharjah (SHJ) to Taif (TIF)

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