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Distance from Cairo to Lanzhou

Straight line

6,654 km
4,135 mi · 3,593 NM

By road

7,880 km
4,896 mi

Travel time

96 h 35 min
flight ≈ 8 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Lanzhou?

Cairo (Egypt) and Lanzhou (China) are very far apart: 6,654 km in a straight line, that is 4,135 miles or 3,593 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Lanzhou is 7,880 km (4,896 miles), about 96 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Lanzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 38.9149°, 66.1110°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 49 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 Lanzhou?

By road it is 7,880 km (4,896 miles) from Cairo to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 6,654 km (4,135 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Lanzhou?

About 96 h 35 min on the fastest route (7,880 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Cairo?

Lanzhou is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 49 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.