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Distance from Cairo to Dhaka

Straight line

5,856 km
3,639 mi · 3,162 NM

By road

6,958 km
4,324 mi

Travel time

88 h 34 min
flight ≈ 7 h 49 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Dhaka?

Cairo (Egypt) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 5,856 km in a straight line, that is 3,639 miles or 3,162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Dhaka is 6,958 km (4,324 miles), about 88 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Dhaka lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Egypt into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 30.2396°, 61.7435°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 49 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 Dhaka?

By road it is 6,958 km (4,324 miles) from Cairo to Dhaka; in a straight line it is 5,856 km (3,639 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Dhaka?

About 88 h 34 min on the fastest route (6,958 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dhaka from Cairo?

Dhaka is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Dhaka?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 49 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.