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Distance from Porto to Cairo

Straight line

3,778 km
2,347 mi · 2,040 NM

By road

5,597 km
3,478 mi

Travel time

59 h 33 min
flight ≈ 5 h 13 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Porto from Cairo?

Porto (Portugal) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,778 km in a straight line, that is 2,347 miles or 2,040 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Porto to Cairo is 5,597 km (3,478 miles), about 59 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Porto, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Portugal into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.2882°, 12.7629°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 13 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 Porto from Cairo?

By road it is 5,597 km (3,478 miles) from Porto to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,778 km (2,347 miles).

How long is the drive from Porto to Cairo?

About 59 h 33 min on the fastest route (5,597 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Porto?

Cairo is to the east of Porto, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Porto to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.