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Distance from Cairo to Zhongshan

Straight line

7,868 km
4,889 mi · 4,248 NM

By road

9,902 km
6,153 mi

Travel time

120 h 34 min
flight ≈ 10 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Zhongshan?

Cairo (Egypt) and Zhongshan (China) are very far apart: 7,868 km in a straight line, that is 4,889 miles or 4,248 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Zhongshan is 9,902 km (6,153 miles), about 120 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Zhongshan lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from Egypt into China. The halfway point is at 31.9900°, 72.6574°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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 Zhongshan?

By road it is 9,902 km (6,153 miles) from Cairo to Zhongshan; in a straight line it is 7,868 km (4,889 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Zhongshan?

About 120 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,902 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zhongshan from Cairo?

Zhongshan is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Zhongshan?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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.