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Distance from Harare to Cairo

Straight line

5,299 km
3,293 mi · 2,861 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 7 min

Direction

N 0°
initial bearing

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How far is Harare from Cairo?

Harare (Zimbabwe) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 5,299 km in a straight line, that is 3,293 miles or 2,861 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Harare, Cairo lies to the north (initial bearing 0°). The route crosses from Zimbabwe into Egypt. The halfway point is at 6.1175°, 31.1468°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 7 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 Harare from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Harare and Cairo is 5,299 km (3,293 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Harare?

Cairo is to the north of Harare, at an initial bearing of 0°.

How long is the flight from Harare to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 7 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.