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Distance from Aachen to Cairo

Straight line

3,108 km
1,931 mi · 1,678 NM

By road

4,180 km
2,597 mi

Travel time

44 h 14 min
flight ≈ 4 h 23 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Cairo?

Aachen (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,108 km in a straight line, that is 1,931 miles or 1,678 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Cairo is 4,180 km (2,597 miles), about 44 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.0914°, 20.6564°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aachen from Cairo?

By road it is 4,180 km (2,597 miles) from Aachen to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,108 km (1,931 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Cairo?

About 44 h 14 min on the fastest route (4,180 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Aachen?

Cairo is to the south-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 23 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.