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Distance from Cairo to Xiamen

Straight line

8,405 km
5,223 mi · 4,538 NM

By road

10,161 km
6,314 mi

Travel time

122 h 22 min
flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Xiamen?

Cairo (Egypt) and Xiamen (China) are very far apart: 8,405 km in a straight line, that is 5,223 miles or 4,538 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Xiamen is 10,161 km (6,314 miles), about 122 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Xiamen lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 35.3551°, 76.0281°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h (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 Xiamen?

By road it is 10,161 km (6,314 miles) from Cairo to Xiamen; in a straight line it is 8,405 km (5,223 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Xiamen?

About 122 h 22 min on the fastest route (10,161 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xiamen from Cairo?

Xiamen is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 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.