Distance from Xi’an to Cairo
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How far is Xi’an from Cairo?
Xi’an (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 7,157 km in a straight line, that is 4,447 miles or 3,865 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Cairo is 8,466 km (5,260 miles), about 103 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.9073°, 69.0267°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Cairo?
By road it is 8,466 km (5,260 miles) from Xi’an to Cairo; in a straight line it is 7,157 km (4,447 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Cairo?
About 103 h 33 min on the fastest route (8,466 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Cairo from Xi’an?
Cairo is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 290°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 27 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.