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Distance from Dhaka to Cairo

Straight line

5,856 km
3,639 mi · 3,162 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 49 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Cairo?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 5,856 km in a straight line, that is 3,639 miles or 3,162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Dhaka, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Egypt. The halfway point is at 30.2396°, 61.7435°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 49 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 Dhaka from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Dhaka and Cairo is 5,856 km (3,639 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Dhaka?

Cairo is to the west of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 49 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.