How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers / 1661 nautical miles.
Vnukovo International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
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Distance from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1911.201 miles
- 3075.780 kilometers
- 1660.788 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- 1913.286 miles
- 3079.135 kilometers
- 1662.600 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 Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh?
The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
On average, flying from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Airport information
| Origin | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |
| Destination | 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 |