Chicago to Cairo Distance
9,863 km · 6,129 miles · 12 h 50 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Cairo is 9,863 km (6,129 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 50 min. Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
9,863 km
Cairo
Egypt
- Kilometres
- 9,863
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 6,129
- 5,326 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 50 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +8 hours
- Cairo vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | Northeast (49°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Cairo | Northwest (319°) |
| Halfway point | 54.76° N, 20.97° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Cairo coordinates | 30.06° N, 31.25° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Chicago?
9,863 kilometres or 6,129 miles (5,326 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Cairo?
About 12 h 50 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 Chicago and Cairo?
Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is Cairo from Chicago?
Cairo lies to the northeast of Chicago (initial bearing 49°).
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.