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Distance from Cairo to Chengdu

Straight line

6,864 km
4,265 mi · 3,707 NM

By road

8,373 km
5,203 mi

Travel time

103 h 24 min
flight ≈ 9 h 5 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Chengdu?

Cairo (Egypt) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 6,864 km in a straight line, that is 4,265 miles or 3,707 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Chengdu is 8,373 km (5,203 miles), about 103 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 36.0531°, 67.5277°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 8,373 km (5,203 miles) from Cairo to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 6,864 km (4,265 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Chengdu?

About 103 h 24 min on the fastest route (8,373 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Cairo?

Chengdu is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 69°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 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.