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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo

Straight line

7,958 km
4,945 mi · 4,297 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Cairo?

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 7,958 km in a straight line, that is 4,945 miles or 4,297 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kuala Lumpur, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Malaysia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 20.0262°, 69.3520°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Kuala Lumpur from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Kuala Lumpur and Cairo is 7,958 km (4,945 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Kuala Lumpur?

Cairo is to the north-west of Kuala Lumpur, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.