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Distance from Lahore to Cairo

Straight line

4,101 km
2,548 mi · 2,214 NM

By road

4,918 km
3,056 mi

Travel time

63 h 16 min
flight ≈ 5 h 38 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Lahore from Cairo?

Lahore (Pakistan) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 4,101 km in a straight line, that is 2,548 miles or 2,214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lahore to Cairo is 4,918 km (3,056 miles), about 63 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Lahore, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 32.6673°, 52.6241°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 38 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 Lahore from Cairo?

By road it is 4,918 km (3,056 miles) from Lahore to Cairo; in a straight line it is 4,101 km (2,548 miles).

How long is the drive from Lahore to Cairo?

About 63 h 16 min on the fastest route (4,918 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Lahore?

Cairo is to the west of Lahore, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Lahore to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 38 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.