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Distance from Cairo to Kobe

Straight line

9,300 km
5,779 mi · 5,022 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 7 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Kobe?

Cairo (Egypt) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 9,300 km in a straight line, that is 5,779 miles or 5,022 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 Kobe, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Egypt into Japan. The halfway point is at 45.8066°, 81.3400°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Kobe?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Kobe is 9,300 km (5,779 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kobe from Cairo?

Kobe is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 7 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.