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Distance from Cairo to Caracas

Straight line

10,206 km
6,342 mi · 5,511 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Caracas?

Cairo (Egypt) and Caracas (Venezuela) are very far apart: 10,206 km in a straight line, that is 6,342 miles or 5,511 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 Caracas, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Caracas lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from Egypt into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 29.3493°, -22.0170°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Caracas?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Caracas is 10,206 km (6,342 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Caracas from Cairo?

Caracas is to the west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Caracas?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 15 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.