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Distance from Abidjan to Cairo

Straight line

4,597 km
2,857 mi · 2,482 NM

By road

6,359 km
3,951 mi

Travel time

92 h 4 min
flight ≈ 6 h 15 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Abidjan from Cairo?

Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 4,597 km in a straight line, that is 2,857 miles or 2,482 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Abidjan to Cairo is 6,359 km (3,951 miles), about 92 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Abidjan, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Côte d’Ivoire into Egypt. The halfway point is at 18.5183°, 12.3511°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Abidjan from Cairo?

By road it is 6,359 km (3,951 miles) from Abidjan to Cairo; in a straight line it is 4,597 km (2,857 miles).

How long is the drive from Abidjan to Cairo?

About 92 h 4 min on the fastest route (6,359 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Abidjan?

Cairo is to the north-east of Abidjan, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Abidjan to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 15 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.