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Distance from Mexico City to Cairo

Straight line

12,387 km
7,697 mi · 6,688 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 59 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Mexico City from Cairo?

Mexico City (Mexico) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 12,387 km in a straight line, that is 7,697 miles or 6,688 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 Mexico City and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mexico City, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Mexico into Egypt. The halfway point is at 47.5618°, -39.2401°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mexico City from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Mexico City and Cairo is 12,387 km (7,697 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Mexico City?

Cairo is to the north-east of Mexico City, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 59 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.