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Distance from Cairo to Belfast

Straight line

4,020 km
2,498 mi · 2,170 NM

By road

5,418 km
3,366 mi

Travel time

60 h 25 min
flight ≈ 5 h 31 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Belfast?

Cairo (Egypt) and Belfast (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,020 km in a straight line, that is 2,498 miles or 2,170 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Belfast is 5,418 km (3,366 miles), about 60 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Belfast lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from Egypt into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 43.7975°, 16.4727°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 31 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 Belfast?

By road it is 5,418 km (3,366 miles) from Cairo to Belfast; in a straight line it is 4,020 km (2,498 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Belfast?

About 60 h 25 min on the fastest route (5,418 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belfast from Cairo?

Belfast is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Belfast?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 31 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.