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Distance from Cairo to Adelaide

Straight line

13,327 km
8,281 mi · 7,196 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 10 min

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Adelaide?

Cairo (Egypt) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 13,327 km in a straight line, that is 8,281 miles or 7,196 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Cairo and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). The route crosses from Egypt into Australia. The halfway point is at -4.0999°, 82.8161°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Adelaide is 13,327 km (8,281 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Cairo?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 10 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.