How far is Istanbul from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 950 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.

Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 950.435 miles
• 1529.576 kilometers
• 825.905 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

• 952.202 miles
• 1532.421 kilometers
• 827.441 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sharm el-Sheikh to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin	Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City:	Sharm el-Sheikh
Country:	Egypt
IATA Code:	SSH
ICAO Code:	HESH
Coordinates:	27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E

Destination	Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	ISL
ICAO Code:	LTBA
Coordinates:	40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E