Distance from Alexandria to Cairo
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How far is Alexandria from Cairo?
Alexandria (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,631 km in a straight line, that is 1,013 miles or 881 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Alexandria, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.0594°, 28.5641°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Alexandria
- Alexandria – Roșiorii de Vede 32 km
- Alexandria – Videle 36 km
- Alexandria – Zimnicea 36 km
- Alexandria – Turnu Măgurele 46 km
- Alexandria – Giurgiu 52 km
- Alexandria – Bolintin Vale 62 km
- Alexandria – Drăgănești-Olt 67 km
- Alexandria – Corabia 71 km
- Alexandria – Jilava 71 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Alexandria from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Alexandria and Cairo is 1,631 km (1,013 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cairo from Alexandria?
Cairo is to the south of Alexandria, at an initial bearing of 159°.
How long is the flight from Alexandria to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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.