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Distance from Birmingham to Cairo

Straight line

3,673 km
2,282 mi · 1,983 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 120°
initial bearing

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How far is Birmingham from Cairo?

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,673 km in a straight line, that is 2,282 miles or 1,983 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Birmingham, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 120°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.4423°, 17.6383°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 5 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 Birmingham from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Birmingham and Cairo is 3,673 km (2,282 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Birmingham?

Cairo is to the south-east of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 120°.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 5 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.