The straight-line distance from Nairobi, Kenya to Cairo, Egypt is 3,534 km (2,196 miles).Cairo is N of Nairobi.
Distance (km)
3,534
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,196
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
N
351° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 54 min | 3,534 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 57 hr 24 min | ~4,594 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 | Nairobi, Kenya |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,534 km (2,196 miles) |
| Bearing | 351° (N) |
| Coordinates (Nairobi) | -1.2921°, 36.8219° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nairobi to Cairo is 3,534 km (2,196 miles). Cairo is N of Nairobi.
A direct flight from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Cairo takes approximately 57 hr 24 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 N (351 degrees) from Nairobi.
The distance from Cairo to Nairobi is the same: 3,534 km (2,196 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.