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Distance from Quito to Cairo

Straight line

11,924 km
7,409 mi · 6,439 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Cairo?

Quito (Ecuador) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 11,924 km in a straight line, that is 7,409 miles or 6,439 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 Quito and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Quito, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Ecuador into Egypt. The halfway point is at 24.7361°, -29.4928°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Quito from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Quito and Cairo is 11,924 km (7,409 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Quito?

Cairo is to the north-east of Quito, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 24 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.