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Distance from Cairo to Salvador

Straight line

8,854 km
5,502 mi · 4,781 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 34 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Salvador?

Cairo (Egypt) and Salvador (Brazil) are very far apart: 8,854 km in a straight line, that is 5,502 miles or 4,781 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 Salvador, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Salvador lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from Egypt into Brazil. The halfway point is at 10.3714°, -5.9954°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Salvador?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Salvador is 8,854 km (5,502 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Salvador from Cairo?

Salvador is to the west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Salvador?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 34 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.