Distance from Cairo to Philadelphia
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How far is Cairo from Philadelphia?
Cairo (Egypt) and Philadelphia (United States) are very far apart: 9,169 km in a straight line, that is 5,697 miles or 4,951 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Cairo, Philadelphia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Egypt into United States. The halfway point is at 49.3729°, -17.3249°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Other distances from Philadelphia
- Philadelphia – Brooklyn 129 km
- Philadelphia – New York City 130 km
- Philadelphia – Manhattan 137 km
- Philadelphia – Queens 139 km
- Philadelphia – The Bronx 148 km
- Philadelphia – Toronto 546 km
- Philadelphia – Montréal 631 km
- Philadelphia – Chicago 1,069 km
- Philadelphia – Havana 1,990 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Philadelphia?
The straight-line distance between Cairo and Philadelphia is 9,169 km (5,697 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Philadelphia from Cairo?
Philadelphia is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 312°.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Philadelphia?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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.