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Distance from Cairo to Amritsar

Straight line

4,149 km
2,578 mi · 2,240 NM

By road

4,869 km
3,025 mi

Travel time

63 h 55 min
flight ≈ 5 h 41 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Amritsar?

Cairo (Egypt) and Amritsar (India) are very far apart: 4,149 km in a straight line, that is 2,578 miles or 2,240 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Amritsar is 4,869 km (3,025 miles), about 63 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Amritsar lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from Egypt into India. The halfway point is at 32.7480°, 52.8761°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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 Amritsar?

By road it is 4,869 km (3,025 miles) from Cairo to Amritsar; in a straight line it is 4,149 km (2,578 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Amritsar?

About 63 h 55 min on the fastest route (4,869 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amritsar from Cairo?

Amritsar is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Amritsar?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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.