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Distance from Medellín to Cairo

Straight line

11,266 km
7,000 mi · 6,083 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Medellín from Cairo?

Medellín (Colombia) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 11,266 km in a straight line, that is 7,000 miles or 6,083 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Medellín and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medellín, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Colombia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 28.7126°, -27.4772°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medellín from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Medellín and Cairo is 11,266 km (7,000 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Medellín?

Cairo is to the north-east of Medellín, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Medellín to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 35 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.