How far is Cairo from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 5842 miles / 9402 kilometers / 5077 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5842.083 miles
- 9401.921 kilometers
- 5076.631 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- 5829.977 miles
- 9382.438 kilometers
- 5066.111 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 Washington D.C. to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 11 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Cairo?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cairo generates about 695 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 695 kilograms equals 1 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |