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How far is Yaoundé from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) is 2232 miles / 3592 kilometers / 1940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Yaoundé (NSI) is 3810 miles / 6131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 11 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

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2232
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1940
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Distance from Cairo to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2232.200 miles
  • 3592.378 kilometers
  • 1939.729 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
  • 2237.933 miles
  • 3601.604 kilometers
  • 1944.711 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

On average, flying from Cairo to Yaoundé generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 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 Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

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 Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E