The straight-line distance from Lyon, France to Cairo, Egypt is 2,879 km (1,789 miles).Cairo is ESE of Lyon.
Distance (km)
2,879
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,789
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
118° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 6 min | 2,879 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 46 hr 48 min | ~3,743 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Lyon, France |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,879 km (1,789 miles) |
| Bearing | 118° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Lyon) | 45.7640°, 4.8357° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lyon to Cairo is 2,879 km (1,789 miles). Cairo is ESE of Lyon.
A direct flight from Lyon to Cairo takes approximately 4 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lyon to Cairo takes approximately 46 hr 48 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Cairo is ESE (118 degrees) from Lyon.
The distance from Cairo to Lyon is the same: 2,879 km (1,789 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.