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Distance from Bristol to Cairo

Straight line

3,661 km
2,275 mi · 1,977 NM

By road

4,883 km
3,034 mi

Travel time

52 h 4 min
flight ≈ 5 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Cairo?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,661 km in a straight line, that is 2,275 miles or 1,977 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Cairo is 4,883 km (3,034 miles), about 52 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.9821°, 17.1624°.

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 Bristol from Cairo?

By road it is 4,883 km (3,034 miles) from Bristol to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,661 km (2,275 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Cairo?

About 52 h 4 min on the fastest route (4,883 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Bristol?

Cairo is to the south-east of Bristol, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Bristol 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.