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Distance from Cairo to Guangzhou

Straight line

8,030 km
4,990 mi · 4,336 NM

By road

9,921 km
6,165 mi

Travel time

120 h 48 min
flight ≈ 10 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Guangzhou?

Cairo (Egypt) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,030 km in a straight line, that is 4,990 miles or 4,336 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Guangzhou is 9,921 km (6,165 miles), about 120 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Guangzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 33.5439°, 73.7625°.

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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 9,921 km (6,165 miles) from Cairo to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 8,030 km (4,990 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Guangzhou?

About 120 h 48 min on the fastest route (9,921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Cairo?

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

How long is the flight from Cairo to Guangzhou?

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.