EN RO

Distance from Leeds to Cairo

Straight line

3,727 km
2,316 mi · 2,013 NM

By road

4,999 km
3,106 mi

Travel time

53 h 20 min
flight ≈ 5 h 10 min

Direction

ESE 122°
initial bearing

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

How far is Leeds from Cairo?

Leeds (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,727 km in a straight line, that is 2,316 miles or 2,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leeds to Cairo is 4,999 km (3,106 miles), about 53 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Leeds, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 43.0708°, 18.0300°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 10 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 Leeds from Cairo?

By road it is 4,999 km (3,106 miles) from Leeds to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,727 km (2,316 miles).

How long is the drive from Leeds to Cairo?

About 53 h 20 min on the fastest route (4,999 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Leeds?

Cairo is to the south-east of Leeds, at an initial bearing of 122°.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 10 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.