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How far is Columbus, OH, from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 6033 miles / 9710 kilometers / 5243 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6033.264 miles
  • 9709.598 kilometers
  • 5242.763 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
  • 6020.728 miles
  • 9689.422 kilometers
  • 5231.870 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Cairo to Columbus generates about 721 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 721 kilograms equals 1 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W