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Distance from Baotou to Cairo

Straight line

7,020 km
4,362 mi · 3,791 NM

By road

8,094 km
5,030 mi

Travel time

99 h 38 min
flight ≈ 9 h 17 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Baotou from Cairo?

Baotou (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 7,020 km in a straight line, that is 4,362 miles or 3,791 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baotou to Cairo is 8,094 km (5,030 miles), about 99 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Baotou, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.4750°, 67.5673°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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 Baotou from Cairo?

By road it is 8,094 km (5,030 miles) from Baotou to Cairo; in a straight line it is 7,020 km (4,362 miles).

How long is the drive from Baotou to Cairo?

About 99 h 38 min on the fastest route (8,094 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Baotou?

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

How long is the flight from Baotou to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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.