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How far is Cairo from Asmara?

The distance between Asmara (Asmara International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 1126 miles / 1813 kilometers / 979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Asmara (ASM) to Cairo (CAI) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 21 minutes.

Asmara International Airport – Cairo International Airport

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Distance from Asmara to Cairo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1126.494 miles
  • 1812.916 kilometers
  • 978.896 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
  • 1129.931 miles
  • 1818.448 kilometers
  • 981.883 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 Asmara to Cairo?

The estimated flight time from Asmara International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)

On average, flying from Asmara to Cairo generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Asmara to Cairo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Airport information

Origin Asmara International Airport
City: Asmara
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASM
ICAO Code: HHAS
Coordinates: 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″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 Asmara (ASM) to Cairo (CAI)

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