Distance from Reading to Cairo
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How far is Reading from Cairo?
Reading (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,561 km in a straight line, that is 2,213 miles or 1,923 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Reading to Cairo is 4,759 km (2,957 miles), about 50 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.
From Reading, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 119°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.8662°, 17.8317°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Reading from Cairo?
By road it is 4,759 km (2,957 miles) from Reading to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,561 km (2,213 miles).
How long is the drive from Reading to Cairo?
About 50 h 41 min on the fastest route (4,759 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Cairo from Reading?
Cairo is to the south-east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 119°.
How long is the flight from Reading to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 57 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.