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Distance from Blaj to Cairo

Straight line

1,898 km
1,180 mi · 1,025 NM

By road

2,649 km
1,646 mi

Travel time

32 h 50 min
flight ≈ 2 h 52 min

Direction

SSE 158°
initial bearing

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How far is Blaj from Cairo?

Blaj (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,898 km in a straight line, that is 1,180 miles or 1,025 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Blaj to Cairo is 2,649 km (1,646 miles), about 32 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Blaj, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 158°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.1752°, 27.9905°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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 Blaj from Cairo?

By road it is 2,649 km (1,646 miles) from Blaj to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,898 km (1,180 miles).

How long is the drive from Blaj to Cairo?

About 32 h 50 min on the fastest route (2,649 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Blaj?

Cairo is to the south of Blaj, at an initial bearing of 158°.

How long is the flight from Blaj to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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.