How far is Johannesburg from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 3882 miles / 6247 kilometers / 3373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (QRA) is 5339 miles / 8593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 13 minutes.
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Distance from Cairo to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3881.687 miles
- 6246.969 kilometers
- 3373.094 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- 3900.355 miles
- 6277.013 kilometers
- 3389.316 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 Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Rand Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Johannesburg?
The time difference between Cairo and Johannesburg is 1 hour. Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Cairo to Johannesburg generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 974 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 Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rand Airport (QRA).
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 | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |