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How far is Columbus, OH, from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 6043 miles / 9725 kilometers / 5251 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Rickenbacker 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)
  • 6042.583 miles
  • 9724.595 kilometers
  • 5250.861 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
  • 6030.046 miles
  • 9704.419 kilometers
  • 5239.967 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 11 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Cairo to Columbus generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 593 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W