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Distance from Lisbon to Cairo

Straight line

3,803 km
2,363 mi · 2,053 NM

By road

5,782 km
3,593 mi

Travel time

61 h 22 min
flight ≈ 5 h 15 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Cairo?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,803 km in a straight line, that is 2,363 miles or 2,053 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Cairo is 5,782 km (3,593 miles), about 61 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Lisbon, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Portugal into Egypt. The halfway point is at 36.0971°, 12.1493°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 15 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 Lisbon from Cairo?

By road it is 5,782 km (3,593 miles) from Lisbon to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,803 km (2,363 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Cairo?

About 61 h 22 min on the fastest route (5,782 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Lisbon?

Cairo is to the east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 15 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.