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Distance from Cairo to Lahore

Straight line

4,101 km
2,548 mi · 2,214 NM

By road

4,818 km
2,994 mi

Travel time

63 h 13 min
flight ≈ 5 h 38 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Lahore?

Cairo (Egypt) and Lahore (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,101 km in a straight line, that is 2,548 miles or 2,214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Lahore is 4,818 km (2,994 miles), about 63 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Lahore lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from Egypt into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 32.6673°, 52.6241°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 38 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 Lahore?

By road it is 4,818 km (2,994 miles) from Cairo to Lahore; in a straight line it is 4,101 km (2,548 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Lahore?

About 63 h 13 min on the fastest route (4,818 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lahore from Cairo?

Lahore is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Lahore?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 38 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.