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Distance from Alicante to Cairo

Straight line

3,048 km
1,894 mi · 1,646 NM

By road

5,154 km
3,203 mi

Travel time

54 h 53 min
flight ≈ 4 h 19 min

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Alicante from Cairo?

Alicante (Spain) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,048 km in a straight line, that is 1,894 miles or 1,646 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alicante to Cairo is 5,154 km (3,203 miles), about 54 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 69% longer than the straight line.

From Alicante, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). The route crosses from Spain into Egypt. The halfway point is at 35.2430°, 16.1854°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 19 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 Alicante from Cairo?

By road it is 5,154 km (3,203 miles) from Alicante to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,048 km (1,894 miles).

How long is the drive from Alicante to Cairo?

About 54 h 53 min on the fastest route (5,154 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Alicante?

Cairo is to the east of Alicante, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Alicante to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 19 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.