The straight-line distance from Cairo, Egypt to Luxor, Egypt is 504 km (313 miles).Luxor is SSE of Cairo.
Distance (km)
504
straight line
Distance (miles)
313
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
164° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 6 min | 504 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 8 hr 12 min | ~655 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 5 hr | ~605 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Cairo, Egypt |
| To | Luxor, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 504 km (313 miles) |
| Bearing | 164° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
| Coordinates (Luxor) | 25.6872°, 32.6396° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Luxor is 504 km (313 miles). Luxor is SSE of Cairo.
A direct flight from Cairo to Luxor takes approximately 1 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Cairo to Luxor takes approximately 8 hr 12 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.
Luxor is SSE (164 degrees) from Cairo.
The distance from Luxor to Cairo is the same: 504 km (313 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.