Washington to Cairo Distance
9,349 km · 5,809 miles · 12 h 11 min flight
The distance from Washington to Cairo is 9,349 km (5,809 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 11 min. Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
Cairo
Egypt
- Kilometres
- 9,349
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,809
- 5,048 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 11 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +7 hours
- Cairo vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | Northeast (56°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Cairo | Northwest (312°) |
| Halfway point | 49.46° N, 18.70° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| Cairo coordinates | 30.06° N, 31.25° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Washington?
9,349 kilometres or 5,809 miles (5,048 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Washington to Cairo?
About 12 h 11 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 Washington and Cairo?
Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington right now.
In which direction is Cairo from Washington?
Cairo lies to the northeast of Washington (initial bearing 56°).
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.