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How far is London from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 2404 miles / 3869 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2404.156 miles
  • 3869.115 kilometers
  • 2089.155 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
  • 2402.470 miles
  • 3866.401 kilometers
  • 2087.689 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to London generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 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 London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Airlines flying from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to London (LGW)

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