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How far is Axum from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 1195 miles / 1924 kilometers / 1039 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Axum (AXU) is 1558 miles / 2508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 46 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Axum Airport

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1195
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1924
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1039
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Distance from Cairo to Axum

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Axum. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1195.462 miles
  • 1923.910 kilometers
  • 1038.828 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
  • 1199.348 miles
  • 1930.163 kilometers
  • 1042.205 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Axum Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Cairo to Axum generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Axum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Axum Airport (AXU).

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E
Destination Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E