Distance from Maiduguri to Cairo
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How far is Maiduguri from Cairo?
Maiduguri (Nigeria) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,750 km in a straight line, that is 1,709 miles or 1,485 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Maiduguri, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 21.1945°, 21.6434°.
A direct flight would take about 3 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.
Other distances from Maiduguri
- Maiduguri – Kano 505 km
- Maiduguri – Kaduna 641 km
- Maiduguri – Yaoundé 906 km
- Maiduguri – Douala 947 km
- Maiduguri – Benin City 1,029 km
- Maiduguri – Port Harcourt 1,036 km
- Maiduguri – Ibadan 1,129 km
- Maiduguri – Lagos 1,228 km
- Maiduguri – Ouagadougou 1,598 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 Maiduguri from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Maiduguri and Cairo is 2,750 km (1,709 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cairo from Maiduguri?
Cairo is to the north-east of Maiduguri, at an initial bearing of 40°.
How long is the flight from Maiduguri to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 3 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.