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Distance from Cairo to Nanchang

Straight line

8,002 km
4,972 mi · 4,321 NM

By road

9,535 km
5,925 mi

Travel time

115 h 20 min
flight ≈ 10 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Nanchang?

Cairo (Egypt) and Nanchang (China) are very far apart: 8,002 km in a straight line, that is 4,972 miles or 4,321 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Nanchang is 9,535 km (5,925 miles), about 115 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Nanchang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 37.2712°, 73.9044°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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 Nanchang?

By road it is 9,535 km (5,925 miles) from Cairo to Nanchang; in a straight line it is 8,002 km (4,972 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Nanchang?

About 115 h 20 min on the fastest route (9,535 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchang from Cairo?

Nanchang is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Nanchang?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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.