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Distance from Aleppo to Cairo

Straight line

876 km
544 mi · 473 NM

By road

1,172 km
728 mi

Travel time

15 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Aleppo from Cairo?

Aleppo (Syria) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 876 km in a straight line, that is 544 miles or 473 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aleppo to Cairo is 1,172 km (728 miles), about 15 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Aleppo, Cairo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). The route crosses from Syria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.1668°, 34.1019°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Aleppo from Cairo?

By road it is 1,172 km (728 miles) from Aleppo to Cairo; in a straight line it is 876 km (544 miles).

How long is the drive from Aleppo to Cairo?

About 15 h 1 min on the fastest route (1,172 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Aleppo?

Cairo is to the south-west of Aleppo, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Aleppo to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.