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Distance from Cairo to San Diego

Straight line

12,304 km
7,645 mi · 6,644 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 53 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from San Diego?

Cairo (Egypt) and San Diego (United States) are very far apart: 12,304 km in a straight line, that is 7,645 miles or 6,644 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, San Diego lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from Egypt into United States. The halfway point is at 65.9338°, -40.0977°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 53 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 San Diego?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and San Diego is 12,304 km (7,645 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is San Diego from Cairo?

San Diego is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to San Diego?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 53 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.