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Distance from Cairo to Meerut

Straight line

4,474 km
2,780 mi · 2,416 NM

By road

5,308 km
3,298 mi

Travel time

69 h 35 min
flight ≈ 6 h 6 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Meerut?

Cairo (Egypt) and Meerut (India) are very far apart: 4,474 km in a straight line, that is 2,780 miles or 2,416 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Meerut is 5,308 km (3,298 miles), about 69 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Meerut lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Egypt into India. The halfway point is at 31.6419°, 54.6096°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 6 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 Meerut?

By road it is 5,308 km (3,298 miles) from Cairo to Meerut; in a straight line it is 4,474 km (2,780 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Meerut?

About 69 h 35 min on the fastest route (5,308 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Meerut from Cairo?

Meerut is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Meerut?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 6 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.