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Distance from Sendai to Cairo

Straight line

9,503 km
5,905 mi · 5,131 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Cairo?

Sendai (Japan) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 9,503 km in a straight line, that is 5,905 miles or 5,131 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 Sendai and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sendai, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from Japan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 49.5968°, 82.1098°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sendai from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Sendai and Cairo is 9,503 km (5,905 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Sendai?

Cairo is to the north-west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.