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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Taif?

The distance between Taif (Taif Regional Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taif (TIF) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) is 937 miles / 1508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 42 minutes.

Taif Regional Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Taif to Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 590.702 miles
  • 950.643 kilometers
  • 513.306 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
  • 591.573 miles
  • 952.045 kilometers
  • 514.063 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 Taif to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Taif Regional Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taif Regional Airport (TIF) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Taif to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taif Regional Airport (TIF) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Airport information

Origin Taif Regional Airport
City: Taif
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: TIF
ICAO Code: OETF
Coordinates: 21°29′0″N, 40°32′39″E
Destination 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