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Distance from Islington to Cairo

Straight line

3,513 km
2,183 mi · 1,897 NM

By road

4,697 km
2,919 mi

Travel time

50 h 14 min
flight ≈ 4 h 54 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Cairo?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,513 km in a straight line, that is 2,183 miles or 1,897 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Islington to Cairo is 4,697 km (2,919 miles), about 50 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Islington, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.8464°, 18.2032°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 54 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 Islington from Cairo?

By road it is 4,697 km (2,919 miles) from Islington to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,513 km (2,183 miles).

How long is the drive from Islington to Cairo?

About 50 h 14 min on the fastest route (4,697 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Islington?

Cairo is to the south-east of Islington, at an initial bearing of 121°.

How long is the flight from Islington to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 54 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.