Distance from Cairo to Major Cities?
About Cairo: Location & Geography
Cairo
Egypt Β· Africa
The City of a Thousand MinaretsMisrMother of the World
Population 9,606,916
Coordinates 30.0626Β°N,
31.2497Β°E
Timezone Africa/Cairo
UTC+2 / UTC+3 DST
UTC+2 / UTC+3 DST
Elevation 23 m (75 ft)
Country Egypt
Continent Africa
Main Airports CAI
Distance from Cairo to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Cairo β| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 3,510 km | 2,181 mi | NW | |
 Paris | 3,209 km | 1,994 mi | NW | |
 Dubai | 2,430 km | 1,510 mi | E | |
 Shanghai | 8,352 km | 5,190 mi | NE | |
 Tokyo | 9,562 km | 5,942 mi | NE | |
 New York City | 9,022 km | 5,606 mi | NW | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Kinshasa | 4,184 km | 2,600 mi | SW | |
 Lagos | 3,919 km | 2,435 mi | SW | |
 Johannesburg | 6,266 km | 3,894 mi | S | |
 Abidjan | 4,600 km | 2,858 mi | SW | |
 Dar es Salaam | 4,190 km | 2,604 mi | S | |
| Alexandria | 180 km | 112 mi | NW | |
Closest Cities Near Cairo by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius βWithin 50 km
| Giza | 7 km | SW |
| ShubrΔ al Khaymah | 7 km | N |
| Al KhuΕΕ«Ε | 12 km | NE |
| αΈ¨alwΔn | 25 km | S |
| Qalyub | 14 km | N |
Within 100 km
| Zagazig | 63 km | N |
| Tanta | 84 km | N |
| Al Fayyum | 93 km | SW |
| ShibΔ«n al Kawm | 59 km | NW |
| Al βΔshir min RamaαΈΔn | 54 km | NE |
Within 250 km
| Alexandria | 180 km | NW |
| Al MaαΈ©allah al KubrΓ‘ | 101 km | N |
| Al Mansurah | 109 km | N |
| Suez | 123 km | E |
| Port Said | 167 km | NE |
| Ismailia | 115 km | NE |
| BanΔ« Suwayf | 111 km | S |
| Damanhur | 131 km | NW |
| Damietta | 160 km | N |
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 120 km | N |
Within 30 miles
| Giza | 4 mi | SW |
| ShubrΔ al Khaymah | 4 mi | N |
| Al KhuΕΕ«Ε | 7 mi | NE |
| αΈ¨alwΔn | 16 mi | S |
| Qalyub | 8 mi | N |
Within 60 miles
| Zagazig | 39 mi | N |
| Tanta | 52 mi | N |
| Al Fayyum | 57 mi | SW |
| ShibΔ«n al Kawm | 37 mi | NW |
| Al βΔshir min RamaαΈΔn | 34 mi | NE |
Within 150 miles
| Alexandria | 112 mi | NW |
| Al MaαΈ©allah al KubrΓ‘ | 63 mi | N |
| Al Mansurah | 68 mi | N |
| Suez | 77 mi | E |
| Port Said | 104 mi | NE |
| Ismailia | 72 mi | NE |
| BanΔ« Suwayf | 69 mi | S |
| Damanhur | 82 mi | NW |
| Damietta | 99 mi | N |
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 75 mi | N |
Average Flight Times from Cairo
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~4h 54min | 3,510 km | NW |
| Paris | ~4h 34min | 3,209 km | NW |
| Dubai | ~3h 42min | 2,430 km | E |
| Shanghai | ~10h 17min | 8,352 km | NE |
| Tokyo | ~11h 37min | 9,562 km | NE |
| New York City | ~11h 1min | 9,022 km | NW |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Cairo Location & Key Facts
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world, sprawling along the banks of the Nile River. As one of the oldest urban centres on Earth, it sits beside the ancient pyramids of Giza and serves as the political, cultural and media capital of the region. The greater Cairo metropolitan area is among the most populous in Africa and the Middle East.
- βCapital of Egypt and the largest metropolitan area in both the Arab world and Africa
- βBeside the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, the last surviving ancient wonder
- βA historic centre of Islamic learning, anchored by Al-Azhar, one of the world's oldest universities
- βThe dominant hub for Arabic-language media, film and publishing across the Middle East and North Africa
- βStraddles the Nile River, the lifeline that has sustained Egyptian civilisation for millennia
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Cairo from the North Pole?
Cairo is approximately 6,665 km (4,141 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90Β°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Cairo at 59.9Β° from the polar region.
How far is Cairo from the South Pole?
The distance from Cairo to the South Pole (90Β°S, Antarctica) is approximately 13,350 km (8,295 miles).
How far is Cairo from the equator?
Cairo lies at 30.0626Β° north latitude, approximately 3,347 km (2,080 miles) from the equator.
How far is Cairo from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Cairo to Rome, Italy is approximately 2,130 km (1,324 miles). Rome is located at 41.89Β°N, 12.51Β°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Kinshasa?
The estimated flight time from Cairo to Kinshasa is approximately 5h 39min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Cairo?
There are 158 cities within 200 km of Cairo in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Alexandria, Giza, ShubrΔ al Khaymah.
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