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Distance from Barcelona to Cairo

Straight line

2,898 km
1,801 mi · 1,565 NM

By road

4,628 km
2,876 mi

Travel time

49 h 21 min
flight ≈ 4 h 7 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

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How far is Barcelona from Cairo?

Barcelona (Spain) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,898 km in a straight line, that is 1,801 miles or 1,565 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Barcelona to Cairo is 4,628 km (2,876 miles), about 49 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Barcelona, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Spain into Egypt. The halfway point is at 36.6102°, 17.7645°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 7 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 Barcelona from Cairo?

By road it is 4,628 km (2,876 miles) from Barcelona to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,898 km (1,801 miles).

How long is the drive from Barcelona to Cairo?

About 49 h 21 min on the fastest route (4,628 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Barcelona?

Cairo is to the east of Barcelona, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 7 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.