The straight-line distance from Cairo, Egypt to Shanghai, China is 8,355 km (5,191 miles).Shanghai is ENE of Cairo.
Distance (km)
8,355
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,191
straight line
Flight Time
10 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
62° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 10 hr 54 min | 8,355 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Cairo, Egypt |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,355 km (5,191 miles) |
| Bearing | 62° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Shanghai is 8,355 km (5,191 miles). Shanghai is ENE of Cairo.
A direct flight from Cairo to Shanghai takes approximately 10 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is ENE (62 degrees) from Cairo.
The distance from Shanghai to Cairo is the same: 8,355 km (5,191 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.