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Distance from Ankara to Cairo

Straight line

1,103 km
686 mi · 596 NM

By road

1,257 km
781 mi

Travel time

15 h 9 min
flight ≈ 1 h 53 min

Direction

S 188°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Cairo?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,103 km in a straight line, that is 686 miles or 596 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Cairo is 1,257 km (781 miles), about 15 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 188°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Egypt. The halfway point is at 34.9939°, 32.0035°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 53 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 Ankara from Cairo?

By road it is 1,257 km (781 miles) from Ankara to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,103 km (686 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Cairo?

About 15 h 9 min on the fastest route (1,257 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Ankara?

Cairo is to the south of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 188°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 53 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.