How far is Cairo from Luxor?
The distance between Luxor (Luxor International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 317 miles / 510 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luxor (LXR) to Cairo (CAI) is 409 miles / 658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 42 minutes.
Luxor International Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from Luxor to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luxor to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 316.642 miles
- 509.586 kilometers
- 275.155 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- 317.615 miles
- 511.151 kilometers
- 276.000 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 Luxor to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Luxor International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luxor and Cairo?
Flight carbon footprint between Luxor International Airport (LXR) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from Luxor to Cairo generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Luxor to Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Luxor International Airport (LXR) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Luxor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luxor |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | LXR |
| ICAO Code: | HELX |
| Coordinates: | 25°40′15″N, 32°42′23″E |
| Destination | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
Airlines flying from Luxor (LXR) to Cairo (CAI)
| EgyptAir |