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Distance from Cairo to Montevideo

Straight line

11,640 km
7,233 mi · 6,285 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 3 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Montevideo?

Cairo (Egypt) and Montevideo (Uruguay) are very far apart: 11,640 km in a straight line, that is 7,233 miles or 6,285 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Cairo and Montevideo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Montevideo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Egypt into Uruguay. The halfway point is at -3.3459°, -10.9952°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Montevideo?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Montevideo is 11,640 km (7,233 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Montevideo from Cairo?

Montevideo is to the south-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Montevideo?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 3 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.