Distance from Cairo to Washington D.C.
9,349 km (5,809 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
9,349 km
Kilometers
5,809 miles
Miles
~11h 30m
Est. Flight
7h
Time Difference
Cairo
EgyptWashington D.C.
USACairo and Washington D.C. sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 30m by commercial jet.
Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Cairo is 17.4x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Cairo and Washington D.C. side by side
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How far is Cairo from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Washington D.C. is 9,349 km (5,809 miles).
How long is the flight from Cairo to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 11h 30m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Cairo bigger than Washington D.C.?
Cairo is larger at 3,085 km², compared to 177 km².