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Accueil/Distance/Cairo to Johannesburg

Distance from Cairo to Johannesburg

The straight-line distance from Cairo, Egypt to Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,264 km (3,892 miles).Johannesburg is S of Cairo.

Distance (km)

6,264

straight line

Distance (miles)

3,892

straight line

Flight Time

8 hr 18 min

estimated direct

Direction

S

183° bearing

Transport Comparison: Cairo to Johannesburg

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight8 hr 18 min6,264 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed

All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.

Cairo to Johannesburg: Key Details

FromCairo, Egypt
ToJohannesburg, South Africa
Straight-line Distance6,264 km (3,892 miles)
Bearing183° (S)
Coordinates (Cairo)30.0444°, 31.2357°
Coordinates (Johannesburg)-26.2041°, 28.0473°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cairo from Johannesburg?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Johannesburg is 6,264 km (3,892 miles). Johannesburg is S of Cairo.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Cairo to Johannesburg takes approximately 8 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Johannesburg from Cairo?

Johannesburg is S (183 degrees) from Cairo.

What is the distance from Johannesburg to Cairo?

The distance from Johannesburg to Cairo is the same: 6,264 km (3,892 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Cairo to Ankara1,109 kmCairo to Istanbul1,236 kmJohannesburg to Cape Town1,262 kmCairo to Baghdad1,294 kmCairo to Riyadh1,634 kmCairo to Tehran1,980 kmJohannesburg to Luanda2,480 kmJohannesburg to Kinshasa2,776 kmCairo to Moscow2,903 kmCairo to Saint Petersburg3,324 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.