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How far is Yanbu from Sharm el-Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) and Yanbu (Yanbu Airport) is 349 miles / 561 kilometers / 303 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Yanbu (YNB) is 631 miles / 1016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 23 minutes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport – Yanbu Airport

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Distance from Sharm el-Sheikh to Yanbu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 348.741 miles
  • 561.245 kilometers
  • 303.048 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
  • 349.211 miles
  • 562.001 kilometers
  • 303.456 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 Yanbu?

The estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Yanbu Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Yanbu Airport (YNB)

On average, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to Yanbu generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Yanbu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Yanbu Airport (YNB).

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 Yanbu Airport
City: Yanbu
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: YNB
ICAO Code: OEYN
Coordinates: 24°8′39″N, 38°3′48″E