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Distance from Phoenix to Cairo

Straight line

11,991 km
7,451 mi · 6,475 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 29 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Phoenix from Cairo?

Phoenix (United States) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 11,991 km in a straight line, that is 7,451 miles or 6,475 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 Phoenix and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Phoenix, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from United States into Egypt. The halfway point is at 63.0197°, -37.2533°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Phoenix from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Phoenix and Cairo is 11,991 km (7,451 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Phoenix?

Cairo is to the north-east of Phoenix, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 29 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.