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Distance from Cairo to Taiyuan

Straight line

7,326 km
4,552 mi · 3,956 NM

By road

8,554 km
5,315 mi

Travel time

105 h 2 min
flight ≈ 9 h 39 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Taiyuan?

Cairo (Egypt) and Taiyuan (China) are very far apart: 7,326 km in a straight line, that is 4,552 miles or 3,956 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Taiyuan is 8,554 km (5,315 miles), about 105 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Taiyuan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 41.5817°, 69.6445°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 39 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 Taiyuan?

By road it is 8,554 km (5,315 miles) from Cairo to Taiyuan; in a straight line it is 7,326 km (4,552 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Taiyuan?

About 105 h 2 min on the fastest route (8,554 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taiyuan from Cairo?

Taiyuan is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Taiyuan?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 39 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.