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Distance from Cairo to Cardiff

Straight line

3,698 km
2,298 mi · 1,997 NM

By road

4,931 km
3,064 mi

Travel time

52 h 42 min
flight ≈ 5 h 7 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Cardiff?

Cairo (Egypt) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 3,698 km in a straight line, that is 2,298 miles or 1,997 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Cardiff is 4,931 km (3,064 miles), about 52 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Cardiff lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Egypt into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 42.0377°, 16.9272°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 7 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 Cardiff?

By road it is 4,931 km (3,064 miles) from Cairo to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 3,698 km (2,298 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Cardiff?

About 52 h 42 min on the fastest route (4,931 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Cairo?

Cardiff is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Cardiff?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 7 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.