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Distance from Cairo to Gorakhpur

Straight line

4,269 km
2,653 mi · 2,305 NM

By road

5,164 km
3,209 mi

Travel time

68 h 3 min
flight ≈ 5 h 50 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Gorakhpur → Cairo

How far is Cairo from Gorakhpur?

Cairo (Egypt) and Gorakhpur (India) are very far apart: 4,269 km in a straight line, that is 2,653 miles or 2,305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Gorakhpur is 5,164 km (3,209 miles), about 68 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Gorakhpur lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Egypt into India. The halfway point is at 31.6947°, 53.5326°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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 Gorakhpur?

By road it is 5,164 km (3,209 miles) from Cairo to Gorakhpur; in a straight line it is 4,269 km (2,653 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Gorakhpur?

About 68 h 3 min on the fastest route (5,164 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gorakhpur from Cairo?

Gorakhpur is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Gorakhpur?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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.