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How far is Djibouti from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Djibouti (Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport) is 1484 miles / 2389 kilometers / 1290 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Djibouti (JIB) is 2235 miles / 3597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 54 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Djibouti

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1484.397 miles
  • 2388.906 kilometers
  • 1289.906 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
  • 1488.504 miles
  • 2395.515 kilometers
  • 1293.474 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 Djibouti?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)

On average, flying from Cairo to Djibouti generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 394 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 Djibouti

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB).

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 Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport
City: Djibouti
Country: Djibouti Flag of Djibouti
IATA Code: JIB
ICAO Code: HDAM
Coordinates: 11°32′50″N, 43°9′34″E