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Distance from Cairo to Manchester

Straight line

3,748 km
2,329 mi · 2,024 NM

By road

5,021 km
3,120 mi

Travel time

53 h 43 min
flight ≈ 5 h 11 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Manchester?

Cairo (Egypt) and Manchester (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 3,748 km in a straight line, that is 2,329 miles or 2,024 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Manchester is 5,021 km (3,120 miles), about 53 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Manchester lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from Egypt into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 42.9634°, 17.6938°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 11 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 Manchester?

By road it is 5,021 km (3,120 miles) from Cairo to Manchester; in a straight line it is 3,748 km (2,329 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Manchester?

About 53 h 43 min on the fastest route (5,021 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Manchester from Cairo?

Manchester is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Manchester?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 11 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.