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Distance from Handan to Cairo

Straight line

7,535 km
4,682 mi · 4,068 NM

By road

8,851 km
5,500 mi

Travel time

107 h 48 min
flight ≈ 9 h 55 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Cairo?

Handan (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 7,535 km in a straight line, that is 4,682 miles or 4,068 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Handan to Cairo is 8,851 km (5,500 miles), about 107 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Handan, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.3189°, 70.9480°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 55 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 Handan from Cairo?

By road it is 8,851 km (5,500 miles) from Handan to Cairo; in a straight line it is 7,535 km (4,682 miles).

How long is the drive from Handan to Cairo?

About 107 h 48 min on the fastest route (8,851 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Handan?

Cairo is to the west of Handan, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 55 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.