The straight-line distance from Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Cairo, Egypt is 3,942 km (2,449 miles).Cairo is ESE of Edinburgh.
Distance (km)
3,942
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,449
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
122° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 24 min | 3,942 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 64 hr 6 min | ~5,125 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 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,942 km (2,449 miles) |
| Bearing | 122° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Edinburgh) | 55.9533°, -3.1883° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Edinburgh to Cairo is 3,942 km (2,449 miles). Cairo is ESE of Edinburgh.
A direct flight from Edinburgh to Cairo takes approximately 5 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Edinburgh to Cairo takes approximately 64 hr 6 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 (122 degrees) from Edinburgh.
The distance from Cairo to Edinburgh is the same: 3,942 km (2,449 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.