Distance from Beirut to Cairo
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How far is Beirut from Cairo?
Beirut (Lebanon) and Cairo (Egypt) are a medium distance apart: 585 km in a straight line, that is 363 miles or 316 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Beirut, Cairo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 224°). The route crosses from Lebanon into Egypt. The halfway point is at 31.9957°, 33.3312°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Beirut
- Beirut – Damascus 85 km
- Beirut – Amman 219 km
- Beirut – Nicosia 242 km
- Beirut – Antakya 264 km
- Beirut – Aleppo 298 km
- Beirut – Mersin 334 km
- Beirut – Tarsus 341 km
- Beirut – Adana 344 km
- Beirut – Osmaniye 360 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Beirut from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Beirut and Cairo is 585 km (363 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cairo from Beirut?
Cairo is to the south-west of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 224°.
How long is the flight from Beirut to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 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.