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Distance from Cairo to Guayaquil

Straight line

12,167 km
7,560 mi · 6,570 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 43 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Guayaquil?

Cairo (Egypt) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) are very far apart: 12,167 km in a straight line, that is 7,560 miles or 6,570 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Cairo and Guayaquil, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Guayaquil lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from Egypt into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 23.5756°, -30.2929°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Guayaquil?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Guayaquil is 12,167 km (7,560 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Guayaquil from Cairo?

Guayaquil is to the west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Guayaquil?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 43 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.