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Distance from Foshan to Cairo

Straight line

8,024 km
4,986 mi · 4,332 NM

By road

9,928 km
6,169 mi

Travel time

121 h 3 min
flight ≈ 10 h 32 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Cairo?

Foshan (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 8,024 km in a straight line, that is 4,986 miles or 4,332 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Cairo is 9,928 km (6,169 miles), about 121 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.4683°, 73.7166°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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 Foshan from Cairo?

By road it is 9,928 km (6,169 miles) from Foshan to Cairo; in a straight line it is 8,024 km (4,986 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Cairo?

About 121 h 3 min on the fastest route (9,928 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Foshan?

Cairo is to the north-west of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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.