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Distance from Lijiang to Cairo

Straight line

6,659 km
4,138 mi · 3,595 NM

By road

8,829 km
5,486 mi

Travel time

110 h 8 min
flight ≈ 8 h 49 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Cairo?

Lijiang (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 6,659 km in a straight line, that is 4,138 miles or 3,595 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Cairo is 8,829 km (5,486 miles), about 110 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.3344°, 66.3301°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 49 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 Lijiang from Cairo?

By road it is 8,829 km (5,486 miles) from Lijiang to Cairo; in a straight line it is 6,659 km (4,138 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Cairo?

About 110 h 8 min on the fastest route (8,829 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Lijiang?

Cairo is to the west of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 49 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.