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How far is Cairo from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 1684 miles / 2711 kilometers / 1464 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Cairo (CAI) is 3898 miles / 6274 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 51 minutes.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Cairo International Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Cairo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1684.282 miles
  • 2710.590 kilometers
  • 1463.601 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
  • 1681.265 miles
  • 2705.733 kilometers
  • 1460.979 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 Algiers to Cairo?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)

On average, flying from Algiers to Cairo generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Cairo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E

Airlines flying from Algiers (ALG) to Cairo (CAI)

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