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Distance from Delhi to Cairo

Straight line

4,437 km
2,757 mi · 2,396 NM

By road

5,435 km
3,377 mi

Travel time

69 h 34 min
flight ≈ 6 h 3 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Delhi from Cairo?

Delhi (India) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 4,437 km in a straight line, that is 2,757 miles or 2,396 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Delhi to Cairo is 5,435 km (3,377 miles), about 69 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Delhi, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from India into Egypt. The halfway point is at 31.4259°, 54.4089°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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 Delhi from Cairo?

By road it is 5,435 km (3,377 miles) from Delhi to Cairo; in a straight line it is 4,437 km (2,757 miles).

How long is the drive from Delhi to Cairo?

About 69 h 34 min on the fastest route (5,435 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Delhi?

Cairo is to the west of Delhi, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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.