Nairobi to Cairo Distance
3,535 km · 2,197 miles · 4 h 55 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to Cairo is 3,535 km (2,197 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 4 h 55 min. Nairobi and Cairo are on the same time.
Nairobi
Kenya
3,535 km
Cairo
Egypt
- 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 Nairobi | North (351°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Cairo | South (169°) |
| Halfway point | 14.41° N, 34.23° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Cairo coordinates | 30.06° N, 31.25° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Nairobi?
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 Nairobi to Cairo?
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 Nairobi and Cairo?
Nairobi and Cairo are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Cairo from Nairobi?
Cairo lies to the north of Nairobi (initial bearing 351°).
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.