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Distance from Adelaide to Cairo

Straight line

13,327 km
8,281 mi · 7,196 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 10 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Adelaide from Cairo?

Adelaide (Australia) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 13,327 km in a straight line, that is 8,281 miles or 7,196 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Adelaide and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Adelaide, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from Australia into Egypt. The halfway point is at -4.0999°, 82.8161°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adelaide from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Cairo is 13,327 km (8,281 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Adelaide?

Cairo is to the west of Adelaide, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 10 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.