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Distance from Cairo to Porto Alegre

Straight line

10,975 km
6,819 mi · 5,926 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 13 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Porto Alegre?

Cairo (Egypt) and Porto Alegre (Brazil) are very far apart: 10,975 km in a straight line, that is 6,819 miles or 5,926 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 Porto Alegre, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Porto Alegre lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Egypt into Brazil. The halfway point is at 0.0198°, -9.9978°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Porto Alegre?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Porto Alegre is 10,975 km (6,819 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Porto Alegre from Cairo?

Porto Alegre is to the south-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Porto Alegre?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 13 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.