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Distance from Tirunelveli to Cairo

Straight line

5,370 km
3,337 mi · 2,899 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 13 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Tirunelveli from Cairo?

Tirunelveli (India) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 5,370 km in a straight line, that is 3,337 miles or 2,899 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 Tirunelveli and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tirunelveli, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from India into Egypt. The halfway point is at 20.9531°, 56.0962°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tirunelveli from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Tirunelveli and Cairo is 5,370 km (3,337 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Tirunelveli?

Cairo is to the north-west of Tirunelveli, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Tirunelveli to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 13 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.