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Distance from Cairo to Almaty

Straight line

4,278 km
2,658 mi · 2,310 NM

By road

4,990 km
3,101 mi

Travel time

65 h 2 min
flight ≈ 5 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Almaty?

Cairo (Egypt) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are very far apart: 4,278 km in a straight line, that is 2,658 miles or 2,310 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Almaty is 4,990 km (3,101 miles), about 65 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Almaty lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Egypt into Kazakhstan. The halfway point is at 38.9060°, 52.0129°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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 Cairo from Almaty?

By road it is 4,990 km (3,101 miles) from Cairo to Almaty; in a straight line it is 4,278 km (2,658 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Almaty?

About 65 h 2 min on the fastest route (4,990 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Almaty from Cairo?

Almaty is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Almaty?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 51 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.