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Distance from Rawalpindi to Cairo

Straight line

3,950 km
2,454 mi · 2,133 NM

By road

4,601 km
2,859 mi

Travel time

61 h 35 min
flight ≈ 5 h 26 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Rawalpindi from Cairo?

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,950 km in a straight line, that is 2,454 miles or 2,133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rawalpindi to Cairo is 4,601 km (2,859 miles), about 61 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Rawalpindi, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.6020°, 51.7297°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 26 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 Rawalpindi from Cairo?

By road it is 4,601 km (2,859 miles) from Rawalpindi to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,950 km (2,454 miles).

How long is the drive from Rawalpindi to Cairo?

About 61 h 35 min on the fastest route (4,601 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Rawalpindi?

Cairo is to the west of Rawalpindi, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Rawalpindi to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 26 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.