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How far is Tamale from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Tamale (Tamale Airport) is 2516 miles / 4050 kilometers / 2187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Tamale (TML) is 4191 miles / 6744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 40 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Tamale Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Tamale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2516.498 miles
  • 4049.911 kilometers
  • 2186.777 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
  • 2517.363 miles
  • 4051.304 kilometers
  • 2187.529 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 Tamale?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Tamale Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tamale Airport (TML)

On average, flying from Cairo to Tamale generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 611 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 Tamale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tamale Airport (TML).

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 Tamale Airport
City: Tamale
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TML
ICAO Code: DGLE
Coordinates: 9°33′25″N, 0°51′47″W