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Distance from Cairo to Chicago

Straight line

9,884 km
6,142 mi · 5,337 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 51 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Chicago?

Cairo (Egypt) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 9,884 km in a straight line, that is 6,142 miles or 5,337 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 Chicago, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Chicago lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Egypt into United States. The halfway point is at 54.7648°, -20.9699°.

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 Chicago?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Chicago is 9,884 km (6,142 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Chicago from Cairo?

Chicago is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Chicago?

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.