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Distance from Manchester to Cairo

Straight line

3,748 km
2,329 mi · 2,024 NM

By road

5,023 km
3,121 mi

Travel time

53 h 44 min
flight ≈ 5 h 11 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Manchester from Cairo?

Manchester (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,748 km in a straight line, that is 2,329 miles or 2,024 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Manchester to Cairo is 5,023 km (3,121 miles), about 53 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Manchester, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.9634°, 17.6938°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 11 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 Manchester from Cairo?

By road it is 5,023 km (3,121 miles) from Manchester to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,748 km (2,329 miles).

How long is the drive from Manchester to Cairo?

About 53 h 44 min on the fastest route (5,023 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Manchester?

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

How long is the flight from Manchester to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 11 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.