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Distance from Cairo to Lijiang

Straight line

6,659 km
4,138 mi · 3,595 NM

By road

8,813 km
5,476 mi

Travel time

109 h 48 min
flight ≈ 8 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Lijiang?

Cairo (Egypt) and Lijiang (China) are very far apart: 6,659 km in a straight line, that is 4,138 miles or 3,595 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Lijiang is 8,813 km (5,476 miles), about 109 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Lijiang lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 33.3344°, 66.3301°.

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 Lijiang?

By road it is 8,813 km (5,476 miles) from Cairo to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 6,659 km (4,138 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Lijiang?

About 109 h 48 min on the fastest route (8,813 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Cairo?

Lijiang is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Lijiang?

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.