How far is Cairo from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 2176 miles / 3501 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from London to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2175.587 miles
- 3501.268 kilometers
- 1890.533 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- 2173.834 miles
- 3498.446 kilometers
- 1889.010 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 London to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Cairo?
The time difference between London and Cairo is 2 hours. Cairo is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from London to Cairo generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |