The straight-line distance from Beirut, Lebanon to Cairo, Egypt is 587 km (365 miles).Cairo is SW of Beirut.
Distance (km)
587
straight line
Distance (miles)
365
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
224° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 12 min | 587 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 9 hr 30 min | ~763 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 5 hr 54 min | ~704 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 | Beirut, Lebanon |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 587 km (365 miles) |
| Bearing | 224° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Beirut) | 33.8938°, 35.5018° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beirut to Cairo is 587 km (365 miles). Cairo is SW of Beirut.
A direct flight from Beirut to Cairo takes approximately 1 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Beirut to Cairo takes approximately 9 hr 30 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 SW (224 degrees) from Beirut.
The distance from Cairo to Beirut is the same: 587 km (365 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.