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Distance from Porto Alegre to Cairo

Straight line

10,975 km
6,819 mi · 5,926 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Porto Alegre from Cairo?

Porto Alegre (Brazil) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 10,975 km in a straight line, that is 6,819 miles or 5,926 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 Porto Alegre and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Porto Alegre, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Brazil into Egypt. The halfway point is at 0.0198°, -9.9978°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Porto Alegre from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Porto Alegre and Cairo is 10,975 km (6,819 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Porto Alegre?

Cairo is to the north-east of Porto Alegre, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Porto Alegre to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 13 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.