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Distance from Chennai to Cairo

Straight line

5,367 km
3,335 mi · 2,898 NM

By road

7,563 km
4,700 mi

Travel time

95 h 46 min
flight ≈ 7 h 13 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Cairo?

Chennai (India) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 5,367 km in a straight line, that is 3,335 miles or 2,898 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Cairo is 7,563 km (4,700 miles), about 95 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from India into Egypt. The halfway point is at 23.4824°, 57.3055°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 13 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 Chennai from Cairo?

By road it is 7,563 km (4,700 miles) from Chennai to Cairo; in a straight line it is 5,367 km (3,335 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Cairo?

About 95 h 46 min on the fastest route (7,563 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Chennai?

Cairo is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Cairo?

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.