The straight-line distance from Luxor, Egypt to Cairo, Egypt is 504 km (313 miles).Cairo is NNW of Luxor.
Distance (km)
504
straight line
Distance (miles)
313
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
344° 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 | Luxor, Egypt |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 504 km (313 miles) |
| Bearing | 344° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (Luxor) | 25.6872°, 32.6396° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Luxor to Cairo is 504 km (313 miles). Cairo is NNW of Luxor.
A direct flight from Luxor to Cairo takes approximately 1 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Luxor to Cairo 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.
Cairo is NNW (344 degrees) from Luxor.
The distance from Cairo to Luxor 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.