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Distance from Zhongshan to Cairo

Straight line

7,868 km
4,889 mi · 4,248 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 20 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Zhongshan from Cairo?

Zhongshan (China) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 7,868 km in a straight line, that is 4,889 miles or 4,248 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zhongshan, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 31.9900°, 72.6574°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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 Zhongshan from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Zhongshan and Cairo is 7,868 km (4,889 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Zhongshan?

Cairo is to the north-west of Zhongshan, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Zhongshan to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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.