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Distance from Salvador to Cairo

Straight line

8,854 km
5,502 mi · 4,781 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 34 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Salvador from Cairo?

Salvador (Brazil) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 8,854 km in a straight line, that is 5,502 miles or 4,781 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 Salvador and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Salvador, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Brazil into Egypt. The halfway point is at 10.3714°, -5.9954°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Salvador from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Salvador and Cairo is 8,854 km (5,502 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Salvador?

Cairo is to the north-east of Salvador, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Salvador to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 34 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.