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Distance from Northampton to Cairo

Straight line

3,600 km
2,237 mi · 1,944 NM

By road

4,812 km
2,990 mi

Travel time

51 h 16 min
flight ≈ 5 h

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Cairo?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,600 km in a straight line, that is 2,237 miles or 1,944 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Northampton to Cairo is 4,812 km (2,990 miles), about 51 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Northampton, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.2555°, 18.0090°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h (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 Northampton from Cairo?

By road it is 4,812 km (2,990 miles) from Northampton to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,600 km (2,237 miles).

How long is the drive from Northampton to Cairo?

About 51 h 16 min on the fastest route (4,812 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Northampton?

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

How long is the flight from Northampton to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 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.