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Distance from Shiyan to Cairo

Straight line

7,382 km
4,587 mi · 3,986 NM

By road

8,761 km
5,444 mi

Travel time

106 h 52 min
flight ≈ 9 h 44 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Cairo?

Shiyan (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 7,382 km in a straight line, that is 4,587 miles or 3,986 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiyan to Cairo is 8,761 km (5,444 miles), about 106 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shiyan, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.4016°, 70.3585°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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 Shiyan from Cairo?

By road it is 8,761 km (5,444 miles) from Shiyan to Cairo; in a straight line it is 7,382 km (4,587 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Cairo?

About 106 h 52 min on the fastest route (8,761 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Shiyan?

Cairo is to the west of Shiyan, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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.