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Distance from Cairo to Sendai

Straight line

9,503 km
5,905 mi · 5,131 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Sendai?

Cairo (Egypt) and Sendai (Japan) are very far apart: 9,503 km in a straight line, that is 5,905 miles or 5,131 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 Sendai, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Egypt into Japan. The halfway point is at 49.5968°, 82.1098°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Sendai?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Sendai is 9,503 km (5,905 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sendai from Cairo?

Sendai is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.