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Distance from Birkenhead to Cairo

Straight line

3,788 km
2,354 mi · 2,045 NM

By road

5,049 km
3,137 mi

Travel time

53 h 58 min
flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

ESE 119°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Cairo?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,788 km in a straight line, that is 2,354 miles or 2,045 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Cairo is 5,049 km (3,137 miles), about 53 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 119°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.9767°, 17.3660°.

A direct flight would take about 5 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Birkenhead from Cairo?

By road it is 5,049 km (3,137 miles) from Birkenhead to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,788 km (2,354 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Cairo?

About 53 h 58 min on the fastest route (5,049 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Birkenhead?

Cairo is to the south-east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 119°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.