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Distance from Lille to Cairo

Straight line

3,272 km
2,033 mi · 1,767 NM

By road

4,430 km
2,753 mi

Travel time

46 h 51 min
flight ≈ 4 h 35 min

Direction

ESE 124°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Cairo?

Lille (France) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,272 km in a straight line, that is 2,033 miles or 1,767 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Cairo is 4,430 km (2,753 miles), about 46 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 124°). The route crosses from France into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.1928°, 19.3708°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 35 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 Lille from Cairo?

By road it is 4,430 km (2,753 miles) from Lille to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,272 km (2,033 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Cairo?

About 46 h 51 min on the fastest route (4,430 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Lille?

Cairo is to the south-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 124°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 35 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.