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Distance from Bochum to Cairo

Straight line

3,097 km
1,924 mi · 1,672 NM

By road

4,156 km
2,583 mi

Travel time

44 h 4 min
flight ≈ 4 h 22 min

Direction

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Cairo?

Bochum (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,097 km in a straight line, that is 1,924 miles or 1,672 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Cairo is 4,156 km (2,583 miles), about 44 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.3838°, 21.2213°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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 Bochum from Cairo?

By road it is 4,156 km (2,583 miles) from Bochum to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,097 km (1,924 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Cairo?

About 44 h 4 min on the fastest route (4,156 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Bochum?

Cairo is to the south-east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 131°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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.