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Distance from Kaohsiung to Cairo

Straight line

8,702 km
5,407 mi · 4,699 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 23 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Cairo?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 8,702 km in a straight line, that is 5,407 miles or 4,699 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kaohsiung and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kaohsiung, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from Taiwan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 34.7668°, 77.5969°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kaohsiung from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Kaohsiung and Cairo is 8,702 km (5,407 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Kaohsiung?

Cairo is to the north-west of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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.