How far is Cairo from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 5614 miles / 9035 kilometers / 4879 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from New York to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5614.385 miles
- 9035.477 kilometers
- 4878.768 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- 5602.580 miles
- 9016.478 kilometers
- 4868.509 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 New York to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Cairo?
The time difference between New York and Cairo is 7 hours. Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from New York to Cairo generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI)
| EgyptAir |
| United Airlines |