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Distance from Cairo to Fortaleza

Straight line

8,294 km
5,154 mi · 4,478 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Fortaleza?

Cairo (Egypt) and Fortaleza (Brazil) are very far apart: 8,294 km in a straight line, that is 5,154 miles or 4,478 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, Fortaleza lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Egypt into Brazil. The halfway point is at 15.9079°, -6.4844°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Fortaleza?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Fortaleza is 8,294 km (5,154 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Fortaleza from Cairo?

Fortaleza is to the west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Fortaleza?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.