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Distance from Cairo to Brasília

Straight line

9,876 km
6,137 mi · 5,333 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 51 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Brasília?

Cairo (Egypt) and Brasília (Brazil) are very far apart: 9,876 km in a straight line, that is 6,137 miles or 5,333 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 Brasília, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Brasília lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from Egypt into Brazil. The halfway point is at 9.2259°, -10.8487°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Brasília?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Brasília is 9,876 km (6,137 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brasília from Cairo?

Brasília is to the west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Brasília?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.