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Distance from Cairo to Foshan

Straight line

8,024 km
4,986 mi · 4,332 NM

By road

9,917 km
6,162 mi

Travel time

120 h 45 min
flight ≈ 10 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Foshan?

Cairo (Egypt) and Foshan (China) are very far apart: 8,024 km in a straight line, that is 4,986 miles or 4,332 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Foshan is 9,917 km (6,162 miles), about 120 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Foshan lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 33.4683°, 73.7166°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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 Foshan?

By road it is 9,917 km (6,162 miles) from Cairo to Foshan; in a straight line it is 8,024 km (4,986 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Foshan?

About 120 h 45 min on the fastest route (9,917 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Cairo?

Foshan is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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.