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Distance from Luton to Cairo

Straight line

3,552 km
2,207 mi · 1,918 NM

By road

4,756 km
2,955 mi

Travel time

50 h 39 min
flight ≈ 4 h 56 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Cairo?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,552 km in a straight line, that is 2,207 miles or 1,918 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Cairo is 4,756 km (2,955 miles), about 50 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.0390°, 18.1336°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 56 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 Luton from Cairo?

By road it is 4,756 km (2,955 miles) from Luton to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,552 km (2,207 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Cairo?

About 50 h 39 min on the fastest route (4,756 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Luton?

Cairo is to the south-east of Luton, at an initial bearing of 121°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 56 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.