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How far is Makurdi from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 2136 miles / 3437 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Makurdi (MDI) is 3524 miles / 5672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 58 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Makurdi Airport

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2136
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Distance from Cairo to Makurdi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2135.903 miles
  • 3437.403 kilometers
  • 1856.049 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
  • 2139.343 miles
  • 3442.939 kilometers
  • 1859.038 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 Makurdi?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Makurdi Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Makurdi Airport (MDI)

On average, flying from Cairo to Makurdi generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 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 Makurdi

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E