How far is Hurghada from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Hurghada (Hurghada International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Hurghada (HRG) is 291 miles / 469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Cairo International Airport – Hurghada International Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Hurghada
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Hurghada. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 249.462 miles
- 401.470 kilometers
- 216.776 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- 249.845 miles
- 402.087 kilometers
- 217.109 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 Hurghada?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Hurghada International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Hurghada?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
On average, flying from Cairo to Hurghada generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Hurghada
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Hurghada International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hurghada |
| Country: | Egypt |
| IATA Code: | HRG |
| ICAO Code: | HEGN |
| Coordinates: | 27°10′41″N, 33°47′57″E |
Airlines flying from Cairo (CAI) to Hurghada (HRG)
| EgyptAir |