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Distance from Cairo to Surabaya

Straight line

9,603 km
5,967 mi · 5,185 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 30 min

Direction

E 101°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Surabaya?

Cairo (Egypt) and Surabaya (Indonesia) are very far apart: 9,603 km in a straight line, that is 5,967 miles or 5,185 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 Surabaya, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Surabaya lies to the east (initial bearing 101°). The route crosses from Egypt into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 14.8887°, 75.3594°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Surabaya?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Surabaya is 9,603 km (5,967 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Surabaya from Cairo?

Surabaya is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 101°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Surabaya?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 30 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.