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Distance from Lucknow to Cairo

Straight line

4,841 km
3,008 mi · 2,614 NM

By road

5,857 km
3,639 mi

Travel time

74 h 35 min
flight ≈ 6 h 33 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Lucknow from Cairo?

Lucknow (India) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 4,841 km in a straight line, that is 3,008 miles or 2,614 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lucknow to Cairo is 5,857 km (3,639 miles), about 74 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Lucknow, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from India into Egypt. The halfway point is at 30.8396°, 56.4907°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 33 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 Lucknow from Cairo?

By road it is 5,857 km (3,639 miles) from Lucknow to Cairo; in a straight line it is 4,841 km (3,008 miles).

How long is the drive from Lucknow to Cairo?

About 74 h 35 min on the fastest route (5,857 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Lucknow?

Cairo is to the west of Lucknow, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Lucknow to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 33 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.