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How far is Yaoundé from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers / 1935 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Yaoundé (YAO) is 3800 miles / 6115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 59 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Yaoundé Airport

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2227
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3584
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1935
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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)
  • 2226.832 miles
  • 3583.738 kilometers
  • 1935.064 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
  • 2232.510 miles
  • 3592.877 kilometers
  • 1939.998 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 Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Cairo to Yaoundé generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 537 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 Airport (YAO).

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 Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E