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How far is Amman from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) is 275 miles / 443 kilometers / 239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Amman (AMM) is 336 miles / 541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 37 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Queen Alia International Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Amman

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 275.231 miles
  • 442.941 kilometers
  • 239.169 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
  • 275.919 miles
  • 444.048 kilometers
  • 239.767 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to Amman?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Amman generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharm el-Sheikh to Amman

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Queen Alia International Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: AMM
ICAO Code: OJAI
Coordinates: 31°43′21″N, 35°59′35″E

Airlines flying from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Amman (AMM)

Royal Jordanian