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Distance from Cairo to Tirunelveli

Straight line

5,370 km
3,337 mi · 2,899 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 13 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Tirunelveli?

Cairo (Egypt) and Tirunelveli (India) are very far apart: 5,370 km in a straight line, that is 3,337 miles or 2,899 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 Tirunelveli, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Tirunelveli lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Egypt into India. The halfway point is at 20.9531°, 56.0962°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Tirunelveli?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Tirunelveli is 5,370 km (3,337 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tirunelveli from Cairo?

Tirunelveli is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Tirunelveli?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 13 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.