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Distance from Balș to Cairo

Straight line

1,706 km
1,060 mi · 921 NM

By road

2,507 km
1,558 mi

Travel time

29 h 1 min
flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

SSE 156°
initial bearing

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How far is Balș from Cairo?

Balș (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,706 km in a straight line, that is 1,060 miles or 921 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Balș to Cairo is 2,507 km (1,558 miles), about 29 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Balș, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 156°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.2596°, 28.0154°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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 Balș from Cairo?

By road it is 2,507 km (1,558 miles) from Balș to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,706 km (1,060 miles).

How long is the drive from Balș to Cairo?

About 29 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,507 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Balș?

Cairo is to the south-east of Balș, at an initial bearing of 156°.

How long is the flight from Balș to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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.