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Distance from Dublin to Cairo

Straight line

3,976 km
2,471 mi · 2,147 NM

By road

5,261 km
3,269 mi

Travel time

58 h 49 min
flight ≈ 5 h 28 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Dublin from Cairo?

Dublin (Ireland) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,976 km in a straight line, that is 2,471 miles or 2,147 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dublin to Cairo is 5,261 km (3,269 miles), about 58 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Dublin, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). The route crosses from Ireland into Egypt. The halfway point is at 43.1983°, 16.0635°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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 Dublin from Cairo?

By road it is 5,261 km (3,269 miles) from Dublin to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,976 km (2,471 miles).

How long is the drive from Dublin to Cairo?

About 58 h 49 min on the fastest route (5,261 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Dublin?

Cairo is to the south-east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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.