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Distance from Cairo to Glasgow

Straight line

3,996 km
2,483 mi · 2,157 NM

By road

5,329 km
3,311 mi

Travel time

57 h 7 min
flight ≈ 5 h 30 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Glasgow?

Cairo (Egypt) and Glasgow (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 3,996 km in a straight line, that is 2,483 miles or 2,157 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Glasgow is 5,329 km (3,311 miles), about 57 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Glasgow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from Egypt into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 44.2935°, 17.4033°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 30 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 Glasgow?

By road it is 5,329 km (3,311 miles) from Cairo to Glasgow; in a straight line it is 3,996 km (2,483 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Glasgow?

About 57 h 7 min on the fastest route (5,329 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Glasgow from Cairo?

Glasgow is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Glasgow?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 30 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.