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Distance from Cairo to Brooklyn

Straight line

9,040 km
5,617 mi · 4,881 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 48 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Brooklyn?

Cairo (Egypt) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 9,040 km in a straight line, that is 5,617 miles or 4,881 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, Brooklyn lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Egypt into United States. The halfway point is at 49.3306°, -16.4354°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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 Brooklyn?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Brooklyn is 9,040 km (5,617 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Cairo?

Brooklyn is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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.