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Distance from Port Harcourt to Cairo

Straight line

3,783 km
2,351 mi · 2,043 NM

By road

6,261 km
3,890 mi

Travel time

82 h 22 min
flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Port Harcourt from Cairo?

Port Harcourt (Nigeria) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,783 km in a straight line, that is 2,351 miles or 2,043 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Port Harcourt to Cairo is 6,261 km (3,890 miles), about 82 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.

From Port Harcourt, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 17.7904°, 18.2658°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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 Port Harcourt from Cairo?

By road it is 6,261 km (3,890 miles) from Port Harcourt to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,783 km (2,351 miles).

How long is the drive from Port Harcourt to Cairo?

About 82 h 22 min on the fastest route (6,261 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Port Harcourt?

Cairo is to the north-east of Port Harcourt, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Port Harcourt to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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.