How far is Cairo from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 5827 miles / 9378 kilometers / 5064 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5827.151 miles
- 9377.890 kilometers
- 5063.656 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- 5815.080 miles
- 9358.464 kilometers
- 5053.166 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 Washington D.C. to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cairo International Airport is 11 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Cairo?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cairo generates about 693 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 693 kilograms equals 1 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |