Distance from London to Cairo
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How far is London from Cairo?
London (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,513 km in a straight line, that is 2,183 miles or 1,897 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Cairo is 4,696 km (2,918 miles), about 50 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.
From London, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.8342°, 18.1891°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Cairo?
By road it is 4,696 km (2,918 miles) from London to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,513 km (2,183 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Cairo?
About 50 h 15 min on the fastest route (4,696 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Cairo from London?
Cairo is to the south-east of London, at an initial bearing of 121°.
How long is the flight from London to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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.