EN RO

Distance from Kabul to Cairo

Straight line

3,585 km
2,228 mi · 1,936 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 4 h 59 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Cairo → Kabul

How far is Kabul from Cairo?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,585 km in a straight line, that is 2,228 miles or 1,936 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kabul, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.7549°, 49.7259°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 59 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 Kabul from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Kabul and Cairo is 3,585 km (2,228 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Kabul?

Cairo is to the west of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 59 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.