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Distance from Cairo to Port Harcourt

Straight line

3,783 km
2,351 mi · 2,043 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

SW 227°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Port Harcourt?

Cairo (Egypt) and Port Harcourt (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,783 km in a straight line, that is 2,351 miles or 2,043 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, Port Harcourt lies to the south-west (initial bearing 227°). The route crosses from Egypt into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 17.7904°, 18.2658°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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 Port Harcourt?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Port Harcourt is 3,783 km (2,351 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Port Harcourt from Cairo?

Port Harcourt is to the south-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 227°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Port Harcourt?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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.