How far is Cairo from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 2193 miles / 3529 kilometers / 1905 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI) is 2961 miles / 4766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 32 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2192.556 miles
- 3528.578 kilometers
- 1905.280 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- 2202.645 miles
- 3544.813 kilometers
- 1914.046 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 Nairobi to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Cairo?
The time difference between Nairobi and Cairo is 1 hour. Cairo is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Cairo generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI)
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