How far is Jaffna from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 3428 miles / 5517 kilometers / 2979 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3427.924 miles
- 5516.708 kilometers
- 2978.784 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- 3426.065 miles
- 5513.717 kilometers
- 2977.169 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 Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Cairo to Jaffna generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
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 | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |