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Distance from Bordeaux to Cairo

Straight line

3,229 km
2,006 mi · 1,743 NM

By road

4,647 km
2,887 mi

Travel time

49 h 48 min
flight ≈ 4 h 32 min

Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Cairo?

Bordeaux (France) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,229 km in a straight line, that is 2,006 miles or 1,743 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Cairo is 4,647 km (2,887 miles), about 49 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from France into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.5267°, 16.9570°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 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 Bordeaux from Cairo?

By road it is 4,647 km (2,887 miles) from Bordeaux to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,229 km (2,006 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Cairo?

About 49 h 48 min on the fastest route (4,647 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Bordeaux?

Cairo is to the east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 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.