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Distance from São Paulo to Cairo

Straight line

10,214 km
6,347 mi · 5,515 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 16 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is São Paulo from Cairo?

São Paulo (Brazil) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 10,214 km in a straight line, that is 6,347 miles or 5,515 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 São Paulo and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From São Paulo, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Brazil into Egypt. The halfway point is at 4.1843°, -9.0245°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is São Paulo from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between São Paulo and Cairo is 10,214 km (6,347 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from São Paulo?

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

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 16 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.