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How far is Geçitkale from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Geçitkale (Geçitkale Air Base) is 502 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Geçitkale (GEC) is 1043 miles / 1679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 9 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Geçitkale Air Base

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Geçitkale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.663 miles
  • 807.348 kilometers
  • 435.933 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
  • 503.071 miles
  • 809.614 kilometers
  • 437.156 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 Geçitkale?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Geçitkale Air Base is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and Geçitkale?

There is no time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and Geçitkale.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Geçitkale generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Geçitkale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC).

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 Geçitkale Air Base
City: Geçitkale
Country: Cyprus Flag of Cyprus
IATA Code: GEC
ICAO Code: LCGK
Coordinates: 35°14′9″N, 33°43′27″E