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Distance from Cairo to Lucknow

Straight line

4,841 km
3,008 mi · 2,614 NM

By road

5,752 km
3,574 mi

Travel time

74 h 28 min
flight ≈ 6 h 33 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Lucknow?

Cairo (Egypt) and Lucknow (India) are very far apart: 4,841 km in a straight line, that is 3,008 miles or 2,614 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Lucknow is 5,752 km (3,574 miles), about 74 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Lucknow lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Egypt into India. The halfway point is at 30.8396°, 56.4907°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 33 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 Lucknow?

By road it is 5,752 km (3,574 miles) from Cairo to Lucknow; in a straight line it is 4,841 km (3,008 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Lucknow?

About 74 h 28 min on the fastest route (5,752 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lucknow from Cairo?

Lucknow is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Lucknow?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 33 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.