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Distance from Chengdu to Cairo

Straight line

6,864 km
4,265 mi · 3,707 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 5 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Cairo?

Chengdu (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 6,864 km in a straight line, that is 4,265 miles or 3,707 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 36.0531°, 67.5277°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 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 Chengdu from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Cairo is 6,864 km (4,265 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Chengdu?

Cairo is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 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.