Distance from Cairo to Edinburgh
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How far is Cairo from Edinburgh?
Cairo (Egypt) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 3,944 km in a straight line, that is 2,451 miles or 2,130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Cairo, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Egypt into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 44.2570°, 17.8289°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Other distances from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Edinburgh?
The straight-line distance between Cairo and Edinburgh is 3,944 km (2,451 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Edinburgh from Cairo?
Edinburgh is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 327°.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Edinburgh?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 26 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.