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Distance from Cairo to San Jose

Straight line

12,038 km
7,480 mi · 6,500 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 33 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from San Jose?

Cairo (Egypt) and San Jose (United States) are very far apart: 12,038 km in a straight line, that is 7,480 miles or 6,500 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, San Jose lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). The route crosses from Egypt into United States. The halfway point is at 70.5247°, -35.2501°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 33 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 Jose?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and San Jose is 12,038 km (7,480 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is San Jose from Cairo?

San Jose is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to San Jose?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 33 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.