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Distance from Derby to Cairo

Straight line

3,673 km
2,282 mi · 1,983 NM

By road

4,909 km
3,050 mi

Travel time

52 h 20 min
flight ≈ 5 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Derby from Cairo?

Derby (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,673 km in a straight line, that is 2,282 miles or 1,983 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Derby to Cairo is 4,909 km (3,050 miles), about 52 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Derby, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.6317°, 17.8922°.

A direct flight would take about 5 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 Derby from Cairo?

By road it is 4,909 km (3,050 miles) from Derby to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,673 km (2,282 miles).

How long is the drive from Derby to Cairo?

About 52 h 20 min on the fastest route (4,909 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Derby?

Cairo is to the south-east of Derby, at an initial bearing of 121°.

How long is the flight from Derby to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.