Cairo to Nairobi Distance
3,535 km · 2,197 miles · 4 h 55 min flight
The distance from Cairo to Nairobi is 3,535 km (2,197 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 4 h 55 min. Cairo and Nairobi are on the same time.
Cairo
Egypt
3,535 km
Nairobi
Kenya
- Kilometres
- 3,535
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,197
- 1,909 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 4 h 55 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Cairo | South (169°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | North (351°) |
| Halfway point | 14.41° N, 34.23° E |
| Cairo coordinates | 30.06° N, 31.25° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Cairo?
3,535 kilometres or 2,197 miles (1,909 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Nairobi?
About 4 h 55 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Nairobi?
Cairo and Nairobi are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from Cairo?
Nairobi lies to the south of Cairo (initial bearing 169°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.