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Distance from Almaty to Cairo

Straight line

4,278 km
2,658 mi · 2,310 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 51 min

Direction

W 265°
initial bearing

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How far is Almaty from Cairo?

Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 4,278 km in a straight line, that is 2,658 miles or 2,310 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Almaty, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.9060°, 52.0129°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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 Almaty from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Almaty and Cairo is 4,278 km (2,658 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Almaty?

Cairo is to the west of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 265°.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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.