EN RO

Distance from Amritsar to Cairo

Straight line

4,149 km
2,578 mi · 2,240 NM

By road

4,973 km
3,090 mi

Travel time

64 h 3 min
flight ≈ 5 h 41 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Cairo → Amritsar

How far is Amritsar from Cairo?

Amritsar (India) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 4,149 km in a straight line, that is 2,578 miles or 2,240 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amritsar to Cairo is 4,973 km (3,090 miles), about 64 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Amritsar, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from India into Egypt. The halfway point is at 32.7480°, 52.8761°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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 Amritsar from Cairo?

By road it is 4,973 km (3,090 miles) from Amritsar to Cairo; in a straight line it is 4,149 km (2,578 miles).

How long is the drive from Amritsar to Cairo?

About 64 h 3 min on the fastest route (4,973 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Amritsar?

Cairo is to the west of Amritsar, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Amritsar to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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.