How far is Cairo from Hurghada?
The distance between Hurghada (Hurghada International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hurghada (HRG) to Cairo (CAI) is 297 miles / 478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 31 minutes.
Hurghada International Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from Hurghada to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hurghada to Cairo. 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 Hurghada to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Hurghada International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hurghada and Cairo?
Flight carbon footprint between Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from Hurghada to Cairo 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 Hurghada to Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Hurghada International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hurghada |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | HRG |
| ICAO Code: | HEGN |
| Coordinates: | 27°10′41″N, 33°47′57″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 Hurghada (HRG) to Cairo (CAI)
| EgyptAir |