How far is Algiers from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) is 1684 miles / 2711 kilometers / 1464 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Algiers (ALG) is 3895 miles / 6268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 29 minutes.
Cairo International Airport – Houari Boumediene Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Algiers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Algiers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1684.282 miles
- 2710.590 kilometers
- 1463.601 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1681.265 miles
- 2705.733 kilometers
- 1460.979 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Algiers?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Algiers?
The time difference between Cairo and Algiers is 1 hour. Algiers is 1 hour behind Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
On average, flying from Cairo to Algiers generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Algiers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Houari Boumediene Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Algiers |
| Country: | Algeria  |
| IATA Code: | ALG |
| ICAO Code: | DAAG |
| Coordinates: | 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E |
Airlines flying from Cairo (CAI) to Algiers (ALG)
| Air Algerie |
| EgyptAir |