The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Cairo, Egypt is 3,511 km (2,182 miles).Cairo is ESE of London.
Distance (km)
3,511
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,182
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
121° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 54 min | 3,511 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 57 hr 6 min | ~4,564 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,511 km (2,182 miles) |
| Bearing | 121° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Cairo is 3,511 km (2,182 miles). Cairo is ESE of London.
A direct flight from London to Cairo takes approximately 4 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from London to Cairo takes approximately 57 hr 6 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Cairo is ESE (121 degrees) from London.
The distance from Cairo to London is the same: 3,511 km (2,182 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.