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Distance from Cairo to Birkenhead

Straight line

3,788 km
2,354 mi · 2,045 NM

By road

5,043 km
3,134 mi

Travel time

53 h 56 min
flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Birkenhead?

Cairo (Egypt) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 3,788 km in a straight line, that is 2,354 miles or 2,045 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Birkenhead is 5,043 km (3,134 miles), about 53 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Egypt into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 42.9767°, 17.3660°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 5,043 km (3,134 miles) from Cairo to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 3,788 km (2,354 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Birkenhead?

About 53 h 56 min on the fastest route (5,043 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Cairo?

Birkenhead is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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.